Tranexamic acid for Menstrual Disorders User Reviews (Page 4)

• Brenks
• December 28, 2017

"Used this tablet for 3 days for heavy periods 2 tablets 500mg When I stopped on a 3rd day I've experienced extra heavy bleeding with large clots .... I'll give it a go this month for 4 day hoping for some improvements"

• Angie...
• April 17, 2016

"I have been diagnosed with fibroids. I have been bleeding for about 6 weeks now. My previous doctor had me on a hormone called megstrol. I worked for the first month and then stopped. my bleeding is out of control. I am no my 3 day of the lysteda. I could tell a difference right away. the bleeding slowed to the point of almost stopping. I started to become a little heavy today before I took my first dose. I hope that this helps with the bleeding and stops it."

• Linzi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 22, 2020

"I have been having a terrible time since Jan. got my coil replaced and it just didn’t settle my bleeding then in June had a major bleed and hospital said my coil had fallen out so another one fitted but I haven’t stopped bleeding since June. Started injection decapeptyl to put me into menopause along with HRT and still bleeding heavy and clots. so now on northerstirine 2 x 3 time a put and on tranexamic acid and still bleeding and the pain is so bad been in and out hospital 7 times since June and nobody seems to be listening have a scan on Monday but can’t cope with this much more as the bleeding and pain so bad"

• Dani
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2018

"The first time I used this medicine as instructed - 2 pills 3x daily. I was instructed to use for 5 days, but I did not reach day 5 because of the side effects. This time around, I only used 2 pills on Days 1 & 2 and I definitely have experienced more side effects than I expected - dizziness and nausea on day 1 and then diarrhea on day 2. However, it is worth it in my opinion. I did pilates today without an issue.... I could never do that with my heavy period (fibroid related)!!! Now I can pop a pill and go out to dinner an hour later without having to worry about wearing white. Huge relief."

• Diva
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2018

"My OBG prescribed this because I have heavy bleeding and I would bleed for 2 weeks straight during the day and night. I'm taking iron pills. I'm happy that this medicine reduced my bleeding. The only side effects I noticed is I had some pimples all over my back neck and face not too much and for the second month I didn't take any pills my period is still light but it worries me it stopped on the one."

• Krystal
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2021

"I'm 50 years old. Was put on for heavy periods, which I've had most of my life. I've had a recent ultrasound and exam. Healthy uterus, just a heavy cycle. The first month it did nothing to change my flow. However I developed severe anxiety that had me in tears. I felt better after I stopped the medication. Read that anxiety was a rare side effect. Dr office said try it another month. Really wish I hadn't. Anxiety wasn't bad, but I am now on day 10 of my period. The last four days have been been lighter, but still using ultra tampons. I've gone through an entire 45 count box (normally use about 30). I've also gone through a package of pads. I'm exhausted and I've had to start a higher dose of iron because I've lost so much blood. I regret ever trying this and have decided to go the natural route with herbs and supplements. Can't be worse than this! I want my old period back!!"

• Bogs
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2017

"I don't want to take this medicine anymore. The side effects are killing me. Headache that is worse than migraine and unexplainable pain in my lower abdomen and hips. I couldn't go to work because of pain."

• LP_LA26
• December 21, 2017

"I'm 55 years old and hadn't had a period for 9 months then had 3 weeks of bleeding before I went to the doctor and he prescribed this medication It is great! It has basically stopped my bleeding. Because of the risks, my Doctor suggested I stop taking it because my bleeding has stopped. I was on it for (3 days) and he did NOT want me to go over (5) days."

• Velve...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 31, 2017

"I’ve had heavy periods for years which are likely caused by Fibroids. The pill and coil aren’t an option so I was prescribed Tranexamic Acid, which I take, sparingly on days one and two of my period. I’ve found the medication to be a great help as it means I can go about my business without the risk of flooding and leaking through, especially at night. I currently need to wear the thickest tampon available and a long, thick nighttime towel, changing every hour on the second day. I said previously, I take it sparingly as I do wonder if the drug can cause clotting in the arteries. My GP had never really given me a definitive answer, but as a non smoker, I would assume my risk of DVT is on the lower side."

• Girly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2015

"Went to see my doctors about my extremely heavy periods, and was given pill after pill after pill but nothing seemed to help slow the bleeding down. I have now been on Tranexamic Acid for over 3 months and have experienced a few side effects. Some being more painful aches to joint and muscle pain. I have 2 periods a months and Dr's do not seem to care about the fact it gets so bad it is ruining my clothes, bed sheets and furniture. But theses tablets have made my normal coloured period into a funny black/grey 5 days! With huge blood clots and it seems to be getting worst. I am coming off the pills after this period and thinking of the coil."

• Champ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2021

"I have fibroids and a thick uterine lining. I had a sizeable endometrial polyp removed, which didn't change super heavy periods (easily used 18 Ultra Tampons in 24 hours). So I was prescribed this. WOW. Life saver. Two cycles on it so far. Pros: -Period same time every month -On heavy days, I am left alone for 4-6 hrs at a time -I can sleep through the night without an accident -I don't have to be afraid to go out anymore Cons: -Unless this GoodRX coupon works $78/month (almost $960 a year) for a 5 day supply. W/o ins. it's $144/mo -Didn't help cramps (but I don't know if it's supposed to) -Both cycles on Day 4, a huge amount randomly comes out in one burst at some point in the day, then abruptly tapers off and ends for the month. Dunno why, but guessing thick lining has to do with it (I mean it can't just stay there every month). But one big outburst is WAY better than what I was living with. Will have to learn when to expect this."

• Tano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2021

"I experience the worst lower back pain of my life after dose 4 of two pills three times a day. It has been 48 hours since my last dose and still can barely walk. Excruciating...will never take this drug again!!!"

• Mich
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2020

"This is the worst drug ever if you have latent GI issues. I took 3 pills, only 3 of them and it gave me the worse heartburn of my life. Except...I didn't know that was what it was. My main symptom was wheezing I even ended up being prescribed an asthma inhaler. Turned out it was acid reflux from this medicine causing all the problems. Wow, wow, wow. The clue for me was that the wheezing got worse after I ate. I was prescribed this to help with menstrual bleeding, took only 3 doses and now I feel as though I will never be the same. I started Priolsec OTC, 20 mg per day at dr.'s advice I hope it helps me."

• Evann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2021

"I took this medication for the 5 days during my period just as I was suppose to and it worked great, barely any cramping or bleeding. Now that I'm suppose to be off my period I been bleeding everyday since."

• Gul
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2021

"I've suffered from heavy periods my whole life... the past few months the clots worsened turned into chunks and the blood loss when on the toilet was horrendous... this led me to be severely anaemic. Anyway I've used this medication just for the last month and now I'm 5 days late for my period which is so unusual for me as I'm always regular like clockwork. I am trying to concieve but the clearblue tests say negative. Could this have affected my periods now?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2021

"My periods are irregular.. So this time I have heavy flow.. I was concerned so asked my doctor,she is also my own aunty so she told me to take tranexamic I only took 1 and periods stops but it has caused discomfort in lower abdomen (uterus idk ? Can anyone tell me plz"

• Freedom
• March 19, 2021

"I have been battling periods that have massively impacted my life. Tranex has has done one key thing-I am no longer on house arrest for my entire period. I now take a progestin only mini pill and Tranex. The efficacy of tranex seems to be related to quickly getting it into my system and taking it for the full 5 days. After 3 days I feel like I can venture away from the house. I am often crampy, achy, and my stomach hurts. I feel full of pressure and need to pee. I have headaches and my energy level sucks. Since I felt like rubbish before tranex, I can’t assume my problems are related. There are two things that I think are related to the meds - my heart seems to beat faster after taking the pills and I have weird joint twinges. What concerns me most is the frequency I take it. My period often returns a few days after stopping tranex-when this occurs, I start another 5 day cycle. This overuse scares me but I feel the positives currently out weigh the negatives."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 17, 2024

"Heavy periods due to submucosal fibroid and perhaps low BMI. But took the advice to take the pill and then Implanon, which made the fibroid bigger and bleeding so much worse! Stopped those and changed to tranexamic acid and have been reducing my fibroid with a whole food plant-based diet and half cup broccoli sprouts every day (blanched at 70 degrees). Fibroid is shrinking but I couldn't have done this on a hormonal treatment... so TXA made this all possible. TXA reduced my bleeding a lot but not completely, so I still needed some iron infusions also. But it feels good to know the problem is getting better not worse, and it is much better than on the other path that would have eventually led to surgery if the fibroid kept growing from the pill."

• nagmom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2013

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "I can sleep through the night. No more getting up twice to just let it all out and clean up the mess. No more running to the bathroom every two hours because I'm leaking through. I love this."

• Cel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2020

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "I took Lysteda for about 6 months and it stopped my menstrual completely."

• Miem
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

"This tranexamic acid medication reduced my menstrual bleeding about 50 percent and made it so I could function and go to work. It started working in a little less than 24 hours."

• Bren
• August 30, 2016

"This does not work. If anything, makes my bleeding worse. I have suffered with very heavy periods for years, and this does nothing. My search goes on for something else!"

• LenaB...
• November 16, 2015

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) "Works very well for heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle."

• Pixie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2018

"Stopped my bleeding entirely but it wasn’t worth it for the side effects. I felt like my hips and back were about to cave in! Never again!"

• Juicy...
• December 11, 2015

"Have used it before and it works great for my heavy menstrual bleeding"