Periods and tranexamic acid

[Rizzoli123]

Couldn't see any posts about periods directly

My gp has prescribed this as a way to lighten my periods until the coil is fitted. I don't know when that is.

Husband is against this as all his research says about heart attacks and strokes.

Can anyone help.

I was on it for years.

You need to either speak to a pharmacist for advice or speak to your GP about any concerns.

I've also been on this before for heavy and painful periods. I didn't find that it helped much with the pain side of things. So I didn't stick at it for long.

I took it while waiting for the Mirena. It made my very heavy periods only slightly lighter but no ill effects. The Mirena has been great.

I take northisterone and it works perfectly. Maybe try this instead?

I wanted to give them a try but I have had two tablets and I feel really spaced out. Is that normal. I can't focus on anything

It’s not a reported side effect, and not one I’ve ever had an issue with.
You can report side effects here
yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcards/reportmediator/

It could just be coincidental though. You really do need to speak to a pharmacist or Dr.

I also take it for heavy bleeding. Never felt spaced out (that could be because you've lost a lot of blood??) but it does give me groggy headaches so I try not to take it unless i really have to.