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Lysteda aka tranexamic acid) is a prescription medicine used to treat your heavy monthly period (menstruation) when your bleeding gets in the way of social, leisure and physical activities. Lysteda does not contain any hormones. On average, Lysteda has been shown to lower the amount of blood lost during your monthly period by about one-third, but it is not meant to stop your period.

Lysteda is taken only during your period and is not meant to treat pre-menstrual symptoms (symptoms that occur before your bleeding starts). Lysteda does not affect your fertility and cannot be used as birth control. Lysteda does not protect you against diseases that you may get if you have unprotected sex. Lysteda has not been studied in adolescents younger than 18 years of age.

Lysteda common side effects? The most common side effects of Lysteda include: Headaches, Pain in your abdomen, Pain in your muscles or joints, Sinus and nasal problems, Back pain, Anemia, and Fatigue.

Lysteda also can cause serious side effects, including:
Blood clots. This risk may be increased when Lysteda is taken with: medicines used to help your blood clot, some medicines used to treat leukemia and some hormonal contraceptives.

Allergic reaction. If you have severe shortness of breath and your throat feels tight, stop taking Lysteda and get medical care right away.

Eye changes. Stop taking Lysteda and promptly report any eye problems you have while taking Lysteda. Your doctor will refer you to an eye doctor who will examine your eyes.