Tranexamic acid and Diarrhea: What Users Say

• Sab...
• November 4, 2015

Tranexamic acid for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I've suffered with heavy periods for the past couple of years. I wanted to make sure that I considered all options before choosing surgery. This medication is great, but has some side effects. For me, I have headaches and diarrhea while on this medication and a few days after my cycle has ended. I also found that my cycle lasts longer when I take this medication. At this point, I've opted to contend with 2 days of heavy bleeding and with a cycle that lasts 4-5 days, as opposed to taking the medication with extended periods, headaches, and diarrhea; that could last 8-9 days. The plus/pro of the medication is that my periods are lighter when I am taking the medication, however it stays on much longer."

• Ema...
• February 26, 2020

For Menstrual Disorders "I was recently given tranexamic acid for a period I had that wouldn’t go away. It has almost completely stopped the bleeding, and I have been taking 2 pills 3 times a day until the package is gone, as recommended by my doctor. The only weird symptom I found with this is that it causes diarrhea, which doesn’t seem to be a common side effect, it’s almost like a laxative."

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

For Menstrual Disorders "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."

• Sg8...
• July 11, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "Young 30's with super heavy flow, including clotting and severe cramps, for years. Gyno recommended tranexamic 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."

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

For Menstrual Disorders "I started taking this medicine Monday, and by Tuesday, the bleeding had stopped. I'd gotten 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."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2018

For Menstrual Disorders "The first time I used this medicine as instructed - 2 pills 3x daily. I was instructed to use it 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2023

Tranexamic acid for Bleeding Disorder "I am using these 2 tablets every 6 hours, and it has slowed down the bleeding but not completely gone yet. The only side effect I noticed and still have, which is horrible, is stomach cramps and diarrhea."

• 80s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2022

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Took one dose. Heavy bleeding stopped for the first day of my period. 18 hrs later, I stayed up all night, vomiting with diarrhea. I could not hold down water and had intense menstrual cramping. I couldn’t go to the ER because I didn’t want to be away from the toilet for that long. I never had the rest of my period, and my legs are achy four days later. Vomiting was not mentioned on the insert from my pharmacy. Underneath my eyes, looking like circulatory issues now as well."