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Lysteda Side Effects
Lysteda side effects may include an increased risk of blood clots and vision problems. The risk of Lysteda blood clots reportedly increases if women who use the Lysteda drug also use a higher dose of birth control than normal or if they are overweight.
Lysteda, known generically as tranexamic acid, is used to treat menorrhagia (heavy periods). It is a non-hormonal drug approved by the FDA on November 13, 2009, and marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals. Lysteda is meant only for use during a woman's period and should not be used outside that time frame. According to the FDA, Lysteda works by stabilizing a protein that helps blood to clot.
According to the Lysteda label, the risk of serious blood clots may increase when Lysteda is taken with hormonal contraceptives. The risk could further increase if the patient is taking a higher dose of birth control than normal, is overweight or smokes. Patients who have a blood clot or have ever had a blood clot are advised not to use Lysteda.
Furthermore, patients who experience any changes in their eyes are urged to report to their healthcare provider. This is because Lysteda has been linked to an increased risk of retinal vein and retinal artery occlusion, which can cause loss of vision.
Other side effects associated with Lysteda include back pain, abdominal pain, headache, sinus problems, muscle cramps, fatigue and anemia.
Lysteda has not been studied in patients younger than 18 years old.
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Lysteda Blood Clots
According to the Lysteda label, the risk of serious blood clots may increase when Lysteda is taken with hormonal contraceptives. The risk could further increase if the patient is taking a higher dose of birth control than normal, is overweight or smokes. Patients who have a blood clot or have ever had a blood clot are advised not to use Lysteda.
Furthermore, patients who experience any changes in their eyes are urged to report to their healthcare provider. This is because Lysteda has been linked to an increased risk of retinal vein and retinal artery occlusion, which can cause loss of vision.
Lysteda Information
Lysteda has not been studied in patients younger than 18 years old.
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Risks Flow with Menstrual Drug Lysteda
March 8, 2012
Women who suffer from heavy monthly bleeding may be happy to learn that the Lysteda drug can help with their bleeding, if they are willing to withstand the reported Lysteda side effects. Those side effects apparently include an increased risk of Lysteda blood clots and problems with vision, meaning women who take the medication should be aware of the signs to watch out for and seek medical help if necessary. READ MORE
Risks Flow with Menstrual Drug Lysteda
January 27, 2012
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a sufficient-enough issue for some women to consider surgery, such as a hysterectomy, to stem the flow and related health issues once and for all. That said, the pharmaceutical industry could always be counted on to propose and provide medicinal options to such challenges, in spite of the potential for drug side effects. A little over two years ago, Lysteda was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of menorrhagia (heavy periods). READ MORE
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