Tranexamic acid for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2011

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "Used for first time and it was great with slowing down the bleeding (literally shocked at how well) and allowed me the ability to carry on with life. The bleeding was lighter but still lasted 7 plus days. One major concern I had was in regard to passing clots. While normally heavy, I passed two extremely huge (much much larger than normal) clots. Hoping a result of just first time using."

• Saz
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2020

"I had very heavy menstrual bleeding and was given tranexamic acid tablets they help a bit, but I still bleed heavy and have had tension headache when taking tranexamic acid maybe they are not suitable for me."

• Debil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2017

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "Let me just say last month from the evening of the 1st to the morning of the 3rd I used 50 pads !! A few tampons too ! I started lysteda on the evening of the 1st this month, yes it was lighter !! 28 pads in 2 days. Day 3 and 4 got heavier!! Today I had clotting like I've never seen in my 30 plus years of having a cycle (dollar bill size). The cramps were so bad I felt like I was in labor !! I do suffer from fibriod tumors, and anemia due to heavy bleeding . I'm having a hysterectomy next month, and my Dr wants me to take these pills again next month. I WILL NOT TAKE ANY MORE OF THESE PILLS !! NOT 1 MORE !!"

• Lucyl...
• August 7, 2015

"I used to have super heavy periods, where even standing up would be an issue (now have bloodstains all around the house from leaking) and I would leak through super plus tampon and super night pad together after just an hour, now my period is 'normal' I wouldn't call it light cause it's still not light I think but it's just normal like other people's periods and I think it is FAB! and I would recommend this to any fellow lady with crazy mental periods because I've not leaked since! wooooo ((however cramps have slightly worsened))"

• Chane...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2015

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "I am very pleased with Lysteda. My OBGYN prescribed this med for my heavy periods I've been suffering with since I had a tubal ligation in 2007. I have just completed my first cycle and I pleased to say I FINALLY HAVE A LIGHT TO REGULAR FLOW PERIOD. THANK YOU FOR THIS MED..LIFE SAVER!"

• KarK
• September 23, 2015

"My doctor just prescribed this medication for me to use until my surgery. I am to take two 650mg tablets up to 3 times daily as needed. It is to be taken only during my menstrual cycle and not to exceed 5 days. I am always nervous and reluctant to take new medications. Yesterday I took my first dose when I was experiencing an extremely heavy menstrual flow and was getting very faint. I did not expect it to work so quickly! I saw a reduction of blood flow very quickly. I have taken only two more doses and I am still pleasantly surprised. I have noticed absolutely no side affects. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2014

"I love this medication. I bleed super heavy during my cycle. A pad and tampon will last for an hour at most. My doctor wants to do ablation surgery, but I wanted to try the medicine first. It really reduced the bleeding, but my periods went from 9 days to 13. However, they are light days so I'm happy. For the first 4 months I got a headache with each dose, but now that has gone away."

• Sezzie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2016

"I have 20 large fibroids that have come back after two my surgeries. I have just started taking these tablets and what a huge difference it has made to my life. I can now leave the house and no more flooding. I can sleep though the night without getting up multiple times to change. No more large clots. If you bleed to death every month, get these tablets!"

• Duphr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2018

"I have only used it once and I hope it works similarly next month because for the first time in years I have felt 'normal' during my period. I was able to use regular tampons, practically no bleeding during the night (I usually have to sleep on a towel and get up multiple times). I usually have a massive blood loss and clots that make me feel like I'm passing my liver out of my body! I had energy again (I have anaemia due to adenomyosis/blood loss) and was able to actually go out and enjoy life. I would recommend at least give it a try. Like others I was unable to use the mirena coil and I was also reluctant to take the pill (hormones/mood swings/bloating). I found this amazing - and yeah, hoping it continues as well as it did this month :) Oh, and PS, I was only taking a half dose (I'm a bit of a worrier when it comes to medications) and it made my blood loss very light and very manageable."

• Miser...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2018

"I was prescribed this medicine by my OBGyn for heavy menstrual cycles. I was hesitant to take it due to how many you had to take (2 pills 3 times a day). I wouldn't recommend this medicine to anyone. My body has not been the same since. It did lighten my flow, however, I went to the ER multiple times. I have continued heart palpitations, body aches, chest pain, SOB, horrible headaches, body shivers, numbness in limbs, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea. This medicine has totally messed me up. I stopped over 2 months ago and the symptoms still haven't stopped."

• Shelly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2019

"Hi ladies my period has been a nightmare heavy bleeding clots bleed for 3 weeks went to the doctor she gave me Tranxemic acid was hesitant as taking them as I hate taking medications I'd rather go for natural method. I took the Tranxemic acid and my bleeding stopped in 20min I was so amazed but when I wiped there was still blood but I was happy with that 3 days I continued taking them as there was still blood on my pad 3 days later no blood at all. 4th day I started feeling the side effects of heart racing anxiety jaw felt like it was going to lock my finger tips felt tingly but this only happen for like 5 sec then same time next day day same thing happens couldn't focus but just for a few sec then gone again yesterday went to the gym an got home an massive clot came out followed by blood again Went to the doctors because I've been feeling fatigue I'm now on aspirin to thin the blood.. NEVER AGAIN WILL I TAKE THIS MEDICATION TO CLOT MY BLOOD IT WORKS BUT NOT WORTH THE SIDE AFFECTS"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2020

"I have struggled with heavy menstruation all my life and ever since I was introduced to tranexamic acid life has been much easier -until this year. Tranexamic acid is no longer effective, it's been two weeks now on heavy periods. I've been prescribed Provera and it just made everything worse. I can't even go to work"

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2011

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "I used it for the first time....and I have spotting on a pad instead of tons of clotting and lots of bleeding. I feel better and did not feel it caused headaches and I do get PMS migraines as before. I would recommend it. I had a DNC to help with my problem 3 months ago and last month I started clotting and heavy bleeding again. My doctor told me to try this, as birth control did not do anything positive and made me feel like I am pregnant and gain weight. I am grateful this works as on the heavy bleeding clotting days I would feel emotionally slipping into real depression. I am not depressed but the bleeding seems to bring erratic mood swings. This did help as the doctor said it should. I am not worried about blood clots as I do not smoke."

• Pocah...
• December 22, 2016

"Where has this been all my life? My cycles were really heavy. I would use an ultra tampon and have an overnight pad on as well. I would go to the bathroom every hour. Now I can go every 3-4 hours. I don't have to worry about getting up in the middle of the night changing pads. Now I can move on with life and don't have to worry about going somewhere on cycle days."

• Annie...
• February 11, 2017

"I was prescribed this to reduce my heavy periods, which had been contributing to my aneamia - I had been getting annual iron transfusions for the previous three years. I'm on two three times per day for four days. They work as in, have reduced my bleeding significantly. I have not noticed any side effects during the days I take them. Initially when I took the tablets I would keep spotting for up to 7 days but the last few months my period is all over by day 5. My periods have gone from a 28 day cycle to a 35 day cycle - so I'm assuming this is a side effect. I do get some slight pre period cramping in the 2-3 days before I get my period now, which I have not had previously. My alternatives to taking this were getting a Mirena implant"

• JND
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2017

"My doctor prescribed this for heavy menstrual bleeding. This stuff is awesome. I have fibroids. The heaviest day of my period lasts 24 hours, where I have to change my tampon every hour. I use the heaviest absorbency - Tampax Ultra 15-18 milligrams. I'm a light sleeper, so even during the night I would get up every hour to change. And the cramps - horrible. I was poppingadvil every 4 hours and they still didn't ease all the cramping. This is my 2nd month of taking these. Blood loss is reduced by at least 75%. My heaviest day, I change every 3-4 hours now. The cramps are not nearly as bad. Also, I noticed after the 2nd day of taking this, my skin is so smooth and glowing. Like I've had a facial"

• Shell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

"I was told by my GYN that this was a very effective and safe drug. My periods we're extremely heavy. I would have a flow so heavy in a 24 hour period that most women would experience in 5 to 7 days! So I was desperate. After taking this medicine, I experienced the worst cramping if my life and migraine for 3 days AFTER I was finished. Now I have been spotting one full week after my period which has never happened before. Not for me. Will never use this again."

• Sg823
• July 11, 2016

"Young 30's with super heavy flow including clotting and severe cramps, for years. Gyno recommended tranexamix acid and it works great. I do experience severe cramping with diarrhea but I'm not sitting in a crime scene after putting a pad and a tampon on after 15 minutes on a short car ride, so I'd say it's a win. Hopefully that gets better as my body adjusts. I am on other medicines for other illnesses including migraines and ulcers so that could be the interactions of the medications but nonetheless, it's an improvement."

• strat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2016

"I was prescribed Tranexamic acid because of my debilitating periods. I am 45 years old and feel like I am 14 just starting my period again. Huge blood clots, heavy flow for 4 to 5 days, just a horrible mess. I admit I was afraid of the side effects, but just after 1 day I feel alright, I feel a bit drowsy but manageable. My flow is less than half of what it used to be. I take 650mg of Motrin every 8 hours with the Transexamic, and it has been a game changer for sure. This was the first option my doctor wanted me to take, second was the IUD and last being surgery. So far I am pretty happy!"

• elcali
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2019

"I have severe Adenomyosis for more than 15 years. My uterus is as big as a 4 month pregnant uterus would be. I am prescribed tranexamic acid because I have extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. I was on Norethindrone for about 56 months and then I received Lupron shot (last resort) before I started Tranexamic Acid because somehow Lupron didn't stop my bleeding even after 4 weeks. Tranexamic acid didn't seem to work for me. I was on 6 tablets a day and I usually take it at 8am, 4pm, and 11pm (before going to bed). My bleeding would be lighter during the day but sometime after 5pm I'd start seeing very heavy bleeding with blot clots. It's been going like this for few days and I've been to ER twice and received blood transfusion because I lost too much blood."

• Kazza
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2020

"Hi my experience on using tranexamic acid for heavy periods..... I find this medication good as it has reduced my heavy bleeding quite a lot, of course u still bleed but u have to have a period right. I take 4 tablets a day of 500mg 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I don't have any side effects this is my second month of being on it. Great medication"

• KallyMc
• March 9, 2017

"Dr prescribed this for heavy period, clotting due to fibroids. Used to have to change pad (no use for tampon...flow too much) every 45 minutes. It worked within hours of taking. Now on 3rd month. First 2 cycles were heavy. Third one has been some light spotting and cramping but hardly anything! I haven't taken a single pill in over a month. Very pleased."

• T K
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2012

"I started taking this medicine Monday and by Tuesday the bleeding had stopped. I'd got very worried because my period had come 10 days early and was very heavy. The side effects I've got are headaches and diarrhea but a small price to pay to be period free for a while."

• LVNat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

"I started this medication 3 days ago, I just took the last dose. I don't see that it's helping at all. The bleeding slows down a little during the day but it super heavy when I wake up in the morning. I was cramping before the medicine so I won't say that it's affecting that. I'm not sure I like this medicine. How many days do I need to take it before the bleeding slows completely?"

• Omey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2019

"Tranexamic acid stops my heavy bleeding I take it 3 times a day and I take it only one day and it stops my bleeding otherwise my bleeding never stops not even any birth control pills help. It stops my bleeding so I am happy to use it. But take original brand as the generic never help me"