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    Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
    11/20/2019 10:06:06 AM

    Reviewer: TanPell, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    51 yr old with multiple fibroids, not ready for hysterectomy. Decided to take Lysteda. On day 3 and pleased I'm not changing pads every hour. Pain is tolerable and I'm able to wear a tampon with no problems. I'm hopeful this will continue to work with no problems.

    Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
    6/3/2019 12:41:59 PM

    Reviewer: AnnaMoon, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This drug is very dangerous. I experienced almost every side effect and ended up on the hospital. Blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, excruciating leg pain which continues even though I stopped taking the drug over a week ago. I passed out which landed me in the hospital. Blood pressure through the roof and still not under control. It's a miracle that I did not have a stroke or worse. DON& ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
    4/6/2019 10:51:06 AM

    Reviewer: Listenup, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I am currently taking Lysteda but can only take this drug for only to days because I have the prothrombin mutation G 20210. I am at a slightly higher risks for DVTS, venous blood clots. To reduce my risk and to get the maximum use of this drug, I take it on day 2-3 of my period and then stop. My Bleeding is reduced by 50 percent! Those two days are my absolute worst soaking through heavy pads. My ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
    2/23/2018 3:47:30 PM

    Reviewer: RC, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I used this drug while I was going through menopause

    Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
    9/24/2017 11:24:26 AM

    Reviewer: Teacher Mom of 3 Boys, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am an elementary teacher, so needing to go to the bathroom during my monthly cycle can be a hassle, and even more so with the problems I was having. I was experiencing VERY heavy bleeding with numerous

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