Tranexamic acid for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ray
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2018

"I have been dealing with abnormally heavy periods for 20 years. no doctor has ever offered any solution aside from various oral contraceptives. A doctor wanted to try this so I agreed and I am sorry I did. Bleeding was worse than usual and the cramps nearly had me in the hospital. After two cycles I called it quits but I'm still dealing with the side effects a month-and-a-half later. I have spotted the entire time from my last cycle until this one and this one is much heavier and has now been going for 9 days of heavy bleeding with no end in sight. I used to bleed very heavily for about 3 days and then spot for about 10. Well that was awful, this is so much worse."

• Sam
• January 26, 2020

"Tranexamic acid does the job to reduce the bleeding but the problem I have since I'am taking it is the side effect . So when I take tranexamic acid I get cramps and bloating in my stomach & numbness in my left side of my body , palpitation , chest pain Headache feeling sick and swelling in my hand ."

• Kitty
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2018

"Amazing! After nearly a year of debilitating periods, this is the only medication that has helped. Bleeding is 50% lighter, I don't have to take time off work anymore and I no longer dread getting my period each month. A real game changer. Only experienced mild side effects - a little drowsiness, nothing too major."

• Ay123
• January 27, 2017

"Transxemic Acid has definitely helped reduce the heavy bleeding that I experience during my periods. I find that often I only need 1-4 tablets to see a significant difference. Another bonus is that the pain has also reduced too but has not completely gone away which was expected anyway."

• Lynds...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2019

"I had transexamic acid 500mg 2 x 3 times a day for extremely heavy menstrual bleeding, didn't have any side effects, it's just they didn't work for me, I kept bleeding so very heavy didn't even lighten a little bit, I was gutted as was hoping they would help. Got really low iron due to my bleeding now also. Hope they will work for you."

• Rosie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 8, 2020

"I have had very heavy, painful periods since having children. Tried the pill to reduce bleeding and skip periods but the various types didn't agree with me anymore. Then tried the nuvaring but it made me feel anxious and didn't really help the bleeding. Gynecologist diagnosed that I had weak uterine muscles that weren't effective at shedding lining or clotting so prescribed tranexamic acid to take 2 tablets 3-4 times per day, starting on the first day of my period until period ends. I took 2 tablets 4 times per day the first time and had 40% reduced bleeding but still somewhat painful and felt a little unwell the first day. The next period I have taken 2 tablets 3 times per day. Still some cramping, easily handled with anti inflammatory drugs and have not felt unwell. Bleeding has reduced by at least 60%. It is still early days on this medication but it has absolutely changed my life."

• Wiggles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2019

"Started this for very heavy periods. First day usual heavy flow, second day bleeding stopped completely but bad period pains and back ache which is unusual for me. Same happened last month and when I stopped taking meds after 3 days, bleeding started again within 48 hours. Not sure this one is for me"

• Relie...
• August 1, 2018

"50 y.o. with very heavy periods in the last few years. Prescribed tranexamic acid (TA) 2x500mg every 6 hours. Took half the dose every 6 hours for the first 3 days. I could not believe the improvement, the flow reduced back to my normal and did not last more than 4 days. After the first month on TA, my period was a couple days late, so I adjusted the dose to every 8 hours instead of 6. The second month my period was 14 days late, so another adjustment to every 12 hours. The following month again 9 days late and I decided to keep the dose to every 8 hours, always no more than 3 days. For the past couple months, my period actually came 2 days early each time ... All this time the flow has maintained it's improvement though. I can no longer predict when my period will come, however considering how well the flow improved, I can take the unpredictability. I just hope nothing else changes ..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2012

"I've been taking this medicine for about 4/5 years now and I must say, experiencing horrific periods since 11. This medicine has helped me a lot, I'm now 16 and with the help with medicine I can now socialize better knowing that I don't have to worry about leaking. However, I have had previous scares of blood clots and I'm wondering if I'm at any risk whiles taking the dosage which I have been prescribed? Although my doctor knows of these scares so I'm guessing that it must be safe."

• Miss...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2018

"I just started taking Tranexamic Acid 500 mg yesterday. It said 1 tablet 3x day. I took 1 at first then changed the dose to 2. I took 2 double doses after taking a single dose yesterday. My period is still pouring. I’ve taken 2 double doses so far today. I filled 2 super maxi pads which I was wearing at the same time. My bed looks like I had a miscarriage. It is not helping me. I’ve been sleeping pretty much for 2 days."

• monique
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2019

"I'm so happy I found this forum. I've always had VERY heavy periods. I lose over 120 ML of blood during the first 12 hours of my day 1 alone! I was told I have chronic anemia. I found out a couple of months ago that I have fibroids as well. I recently had the fibroids removed (hopefully forever) and was prescribed tranexamic acid, 1 pill every 8 hours (I only take 2 a day, personal preference) for a max of 4 days. On my day one once I took the pill, my period stopped instantly. Throughout the week I would check to see if it would come as I read the drug wont stop your period but lighten it. I was only spotting on & off. I had no period for 4 days. The following day I stopped the pill the side effects were horrible! Stomach cramping, nausea, bloating and headaches. My period begun and is suuuuuper light. I never thought I would ever be happy about taking pharmaceutical medication. I feel like I can actually live my life!"

• Justme
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

"I’m one of the unlucky ones with side effects to this drug. Took the first dose and noticed my hands shaking but didn’t think much of it. Shortly after the second dose my hands went numb and had to be assessed for a potential stroke. It did significantly lighten my period in the hours that I took it, but the side effects are not worth the risk in my situation."

• Gizzy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2018

"I have suffered year with periods so bad they would make me faint with pain. I eventually plucked up courage to go to dr and had a emergency lap which showed no endo . I was put on tranexamic acid and “ it changed my life” I also use buscopan for the cramping and bloating and together I can go about my daily business. It almost stops my bleeding. I bleed for 3 days not 9-10. Great little drug"

• DrugR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2018

"I suffer from both endometriosis and adenomyosis with near debilitating bleeding each month. Lysteda works for me as non-surgical treatment as long as I stay on top of each dose, 3x a day. If I'm late on a dose, the bleeding comes back full force which is a testament to how well it works and how quickly it moves through your system. Having said that, I'm finding that my cycles are lengthening on this medication. It is not supposed to be a side effect, but after the first month, my cycle was 4 days late and now on the second go around, 10 days late (still waiting)."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2018

"This medication has made my heavy periods extremely light and several days shorter ( from 9 or 10 days down to 7). I was leaking through both a super plus tampon and pad every 45 minutes to an hour on several heavy bleeding days a month, causing low iron. Now can wear a regular or super tampon with a panty liner for a few hours. Had uterine polyp removal but did not change anything. So my gynecologist prescribed this and said I could stay on it each month as the Mirena option made me very nervous. I have had no side effects and this prescription has been life changing for me."

• Done...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2020

"I started taking tranexamic acid six months ago due to horrible bleeding from fibroids. I am 44 and my doctor recommended this over birth control. For the first few months it worked reducing my extremely heavy periods allowing me to get closer to 3 to 4 hours per tampon. After about 5 to 6 months on tranexamic acid it isn't working anymore. My period has decided not to stop at all. I ended up having to wear at least a regular tampon every day for the entire month and then my period restarted heavier than ever even while taking the medication. I guess I will have to get these fibroids out. I will try birth control first of my doctor allows it although she felt it was risky. My side effects of the medicine were cramping headaches and possibly some heart palpitations."

• 8...
• September 23, 2020

"This ranexamic drug changed my life with hideous periods. I use it for the first 2-3 days of my 8 day period, and it helps me not leak at night, or be able to go swimming, or just not worry about leaking in general. No side effects at all, I love it so much."

• DENISE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2018

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "After years of HEAVY BLEEDING/CLOTS, and switching GYN's each year. I finally have a GYN that is actually getting to the root of my issue. I've been anemic since I started my period as a teen. And now I'm 37, and 3 kids later, my period is WORSE than a C-SECTION!! So my new GYN gave me Taytulla BC, I started iron infusions, my period is lighter... but I'm over this heavy spotting now almost 2 weeks. I'm used to having a heavy period, and clots, at least 5 days. But I'm done now, so I just took my first dose of Lysteda... I'll keep you ladies updated. Fingers crossed!! And, I asked the RPH about the med... he only gave me the negatives lol!! So after reading the reviews, I'm hoping I don't have any bad side effects, because I didn't read many/any."

• Rachel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2022

"What a game changer! Day 2 and 3 used to have me changing a super plus tampon every hour, sometimes less It was a nightmare because I am a teacher and you can't just leave the class to scoot to the bathroom. I experienced dizziness and weakness from loss of blood, and my iron level was at 9. After starting tranexamic acid (normal schedule of 2 pills, 3x per day) I can go 2 to 4 hours between changing a super plus tampon on my heaviest days. I feel so much better (shakiness and dizziness is gone) and I am much more comfortable leaving the house without fear of being away from a bathroom. No side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2011

"On my 3rd month using Lysteda, works amazingly fast. I used to go through a box of super tampons in 2 days. Now I don't even need super. No noticeable side effects, however I still get some cramping but not as bad as before."

• Kjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

"Heavy periods since having a child 7 years ago and have endometriosis. Birth control pills make me depressed. Battle to keep iron levels normal. I find tranexamic acid cuts back my blood loss by half. I can go hiking without flooding. Function better at work. Just started them and have been told to take them for first 3 days of period. Usually day 3 is my heaviest. So far very happy."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2019

"Never have a heavy bleeding like this before I feel like I just had a miscarriage with a lot of blood clot came down. I can't be pregnant I had tubes tied 8 years ago I also had a procedure done for no bleeding it doesn't work on me. First 2 months Tranexamic acid help slow my bleeding and this is 3rd month it doesn't help. I wonder there is something wrong with my body? I have anemia back in March my red blood cells dropped down to 6.8 after blood transfusion it is back up to 11. I will definitely call Obgyn today. Thank you for reading."

• Sybrash
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2016

"I am 49 and have been dealing with heavy periods most of my life (soaking through a super every 1-2 hours, sometimes less). Month 1, day 1 - I only took 1 pill because the directions on my bottle were wrong. It seemed to take an accumulation of several doses for it to work for me, but I did only take it 2 days and I only bled for 2 days and it was rather light! :) This month, it is day 2, and we'll see what happens, but day 1, I had to changed my clothes 6 times!! :( I realized I only took 2 doses & not 3 though. Dose requirement seems to vary a lot from person to person."

• Hkiox
• June 14, 2021

"I have been taking Tranexamic Acid since March 2021. I take these tablets 3 times a day, for 3 days each month. I am in the Month 4 and I am experiencing weight gain, stomach cramps (I have been getting cramps in my stomach they feel like period cramps) and bad face spots/acne. I am not on any other medication or any hormonal/contraception pill. I feel like the only explanation are these tablets.. even though they do not affect hormones. The tablets do work, they have decreased my blood flow, made my periods shorter and along with feminax which controls the pain it does work. I just do not know if it's worth it for these side effects."

• Lisa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2021

"I'm 26 years old & I'm currently on Jadelle due to a c section I had almost 3 years ago. I had my usual period for 7 days which was medium-heavy bleeding no pain. However, less than 2 weeks later I started bleeding again. This time it started light-medium and down graded to spotting with lots of clots. I've been experiencing a lot of pain in my back, butt, legs, pelvis and stomach. I'm wasn't bleeding a lot but I've been experiencing so much pain that I can't leave my bed some days. This has never happened to me b4. I am on day 27 (bleeding). I finally went to my GP but due to lockdown I didn't really get to talk with him about specifics. I got a blood test done (waiting on results) and have been on this medication for a week now. I am in less pain (aside from the first two days I experienced intense painful leg cramps) but the bleeding hasn't stopped and is becoming heavier. It also makes me really sleepy"