Reviewer: SW, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years

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I take this as-needed for a heavy period (not as heavy as some in the other reviews, but heavy enough for my Gyn to recommend it). I have never noticed a single side-effect. I only use it when my pd is really heavy. I found it surprising to read ibuprofen among the list of potential drug interactions,as I was specifically recommended by both my Gyn and my pharmacists to take it together with ibupr ... Show Full Comment

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I take this as-needed for a heavy period (not as heavy as some in the other reviews, but heavy enough for my Gyn to recommend it). I have never noticed a single side-effect. I only use it when my pd is really heavy. I found it surprising to read ibuprofen among the list of potential drug interactions,as I was specifically recommended by both my Gyn and my pharmacists to take it together with ibuprofen because they interact positively. *shrug*. I do notice a decrease in my bleeding and some in my cramps. It is not a huge dramatic difference but it is a noticeable difference that makes my heavy days much more manageable. I had originally been recommended birth control to help with my period, but decided against it because I didn't like what I had learned about risks and side effects, and if I were to find a man and become active with him I'd have to stop taking it anyway. But the tranexamic acid is not hormonal at all and doesn't impact fertility and I LOVE that. I was so surprised and relieved to learn from my Gyn there was a non-BC option to help with this. I wish I knew why every other doctor I had asked about my period jumped straight to recommending BC to me and no one ever mentioned this until I was in my late 30s. My sister also has heavy periods (way worse than mine) and was never recommended tranexamic acid until she asked about it at my suggestion. Once she did, they agreed it might help, it wasn't like they thought she had particular risk factors or something. With her too, they just pushed BC (which she couldn't take) and she's planning a hysterectomy. Do family doctors just not get taught about this stuff???
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Reviewer: Janet, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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44 yr old black female w/ severe anemia and recent development of a fibroid. For the first 3 days of my peri0d, I can easily bleed through a heavy flow tampon AND pad every 2 hrs. I was prescribed this drug in conjunction with iron transfusions. My peri0d went from torrential downpour to light trickle after 2 days (5pills). My only side effect was a slight headache, which alleviated with Gatorade. ... Show Full Comment

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44 yr old black female w/ severe anemia and recent development of a fibroid. For the first 3 days of my peri0d, I can easily bleed through a heavy flow tampon AND pad every 2 hrs. I was prescribed this drug in conjunction with iron transfusions. My peri0d went from torrential downpour to light trickle after 2 days (5pills). My only side effect was a slight headache, which alleviated with Gatorade. This was my first time taking them, and I will continue to use these VERY EXPENSIVE pills ($100 for 30, which is NOT covered by ODSP) until they cease to work.
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Reviewer: Female (Patient)

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I’ve had very heavy period bleeding since May 2020 and my gynecologist prescribed me this as a last resort, trying other options first, and I have had no issues taking this drug. It works very quickly, about 4 hours after first taking it, and I’ve had no issues with side effects.

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I’ve had very heavy period bleeding since May 2020 and my gynecologist prescribed me this as a last resort, trying other options first, and I have had no issues taking this drug. It works very quickly, about 4 hours after first taking it, and I’ve had no issues with side effects.
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Reviewer: Cel, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed to use the pill for heavy periods however for the first time I took it,I felt bad waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating sharp pain in my abdomen.Thought I will call 911 emergency if the pain did not subside.It made me feel worse and I found out the many side effects of this pill.The pill can help slow down the bleeding but it is very dangerous because of its seri ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed to use the pill for heavy periods however for the first time I took it,I felt bad waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating sharp pain in my abdomen.Thought I will call 911 emergency if the pain did not subside.It made me feel worse and I found out the many side effects of this pill.The pill can help slow down the bleeding but it is very dangerous because of its serious harmful side effects.I stop taking it.I rather have heavy periods than suffering from harmful effects.
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Reviewer: TR, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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A complete GAME CHANGER!!!! I am 52 and have had heavy cycles my whole life but the last couple of years have been horrendous. Became anemic and sleep with pads on my bed as heavy duty pads couldn't always contain the sudden gush. I have had no issues at all and my period time frame has lessened as well as the flow.

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A complete GAME CHANGER!!!! I am 52 and have had heavy cycles my whole life but the last couple of years have been horrendous. Became anemic and sleep with pads on my bed as heavy duty pads couldn't always contain the sudden gush. I have had no issues at all and my period time frame has lessened as well as the flow.
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