User Reviews for Lysteda oral

YES IT WORKS ! I am 22 College student that has been going through a hard hard time with this . Its hard taking 2 pills 3 times a day and 40 bucks is kinda hard to pay for . But its worth it my joints kinda hurt but no accidents for the first time in history . My period last 6 days but when I took lysteda it only last 3 days first time in history I love it . I just hope I can keep buying it and I hope they keep giving us coupons because lord knws I cant afford it .

I am thrilled about Lysteda! I'd never heard of it until last week when my gyno gave me a sample of 6 pills. I did NOT want to try BC pills again (I'm anti hormones), OR ablation, OR Mirena, etc. I have been having heavy and long periods since I was a teen. Because of this, I am anemic due to iron deficiency. The first day I took it, I noticed a major difference. My first 2-3 days are normally the heaviest and with this medicine, its barely nothing! The first thing I noticed was the icky cramping/irritable feelings were diminished about 90%. Then, I gained an incredible amount of energy and I guess this is what "normal" feels like! I am taking the full dosage and picked up my prescription, the price was $30 with insurance. I haven't noticed any side effects, but I do feel a little more hungry. So glad to have this prescription!!!Read More Read Less

This drug is a godsend for me! I've had heavy periods for a few years now. Some months I couldn't even leave house it's so bad. I would triple up pads to not leak. I was miserable. This is my 3 rd month on it and I love it. No side effects so far. One pad per day, that's right per day. It's amazing! Try it!!

I had the surgery and it didn't work. Neither did the Nuvaring/IUD. This does work and I haven't noticed any significant side effects. Like all the others, I was almost bedridden with the bleeding and now it is a non-issue. This is a godsend. I am 46, have had three children and have been bleeding heavily since the third, nine years ago.

I have been told by doctor after doctor "we don't know why you bleed like this. It's not normal. Here, try this...". Nothing worked. I would bleed for 7 to 8 months without stopping. You don't even want to KNOW what I spend on tampons and pads - it's ridiculous! This week, I was ordered into my doctors office because I had gone through 8 super plus tampons in less than 3 hours. I was dizzy, I was nauseated, and I felt like I was going to pass out. My doctor put me on Lysteda. I have now taken it for three days and guess what? I am only wearing a pad right now! NO TAMPON - IT'S AMAZING! I have two more days to go on this medication. But so far, I am really happy with my results. Read More Read Less

I agree with the other 5 star reviewers. This drug worked like a charm with no discernible side effects. The drug is a little more cost effective for me because I only have 2 super heavy days so one 'month' prescription lasts me two periods. Even if it didn't, the freedom the drug give me back, in terms of not being tied to a bathroom or being afraid of overflows more that makes up for the cost. I just wish I'd had it 7 or 8 yrs ago! I'm 53 yrs old so menopause has to be somewhere in the not too distant future. I probably won't be able to enjoy the benefits of Lysteda for long!Read More Read Less

Holy cow! Do not hesitate to at least give this a try. I was concerned about side effects, but I have not had any to speak of. Maybe a slight headache the first night, but that's normal for my period anyway. I agree with other posts that say it has reduced the volume of my period by about 60 percent. I actually feel normal. It's nice that I am not 1. afraid to leave the house 2. paranoid that I have had an accident or 3. curled up in the fetal position in pain. So, yeah, give this a shot. It is pretty miraculous.Read More Read Less

I am 50 years old. I have had heavy periods my whole life. Nothing has helped. I have had several d and c's throughtout my life to temporarily help for about 6 or 7 months..but back in full force agian after that..i have had all tests possible done and nothing has showed up except fibroids. Lysteda is the only thing that helps. I dont know what i would of done without it..in my later years here....dont want a hysterectomy. This seems to reduce flow by about 60 percent. Truly a miracle drug.

I have had horrible long lasting periods all my life. I asked my doctor about lysteda and it has been a blessing. This is my 1st dosage and I haven't even gone thru 7 pads which without it, I should be on my 3rd box of large of pads (my 4th day). Thank you lysteda for this miracle drug

I have suffered for two years now with heavy, long, painful periods that last about 10-14 days. I bleed so much that I will have to change pads and tampons every 15-30 min. It got so bad that I had to receive a blood transfusion (3 in one day) I tried the birth control pill Levora and I blead for the entire time of use. I recently tried Lysteda (1300 mg 3 x's a day for 5 days. It did significantly reduce the bleeding, but I felt very week and tired and I am anemic, so I am not sure if this is the best choice for me. But, I like the fact that there are no hormones and I'm 36 and would like to keep my options open for trying to get pregnant in the near future.Read More Read Less

I've had very heavy periods for years, and my OB/GYN raved about Lysteda and gave me a bunch of samples. However, I can't say anything about the effectiveness because it gave me such severe nausea that I had to stop taking it after one day. I'm going back to Depo-Provera.

I have had horribly heavy periods since I was 37 (41 now) I was about to go for abalation but I found Lysteda first. I have only taken it one cycle. It made my heaviest days, manageable. I think it may work even better on my second cycle (I hope) I am thankful to have found Lysteda. As for the person who said it did not help after your 3rd cycle, you stated that you took 650 mgs 3 times per day. If that is correct, you are not taking enough. You must take 1300 mgs, 3 Xs per day. Hope that helps. Read More Read Less

I have such heavy, long and painful periods. I have been suffering for a long time, sometimes I even miss work cause it is so bad. I tried lysteda and after the second time I took it I noticed a difference and by the second day, it was significantly lighter! It made me feel like myself and able to do what I want! I am a new woman! It is a miracle drug!

I have terrible periods where I miss 3-4 days out of the month due to extreme bleeding. This is the third cycle I have used lysteda (650 Mg 3 times a day), and my periods have not changed a bit. I do have fibroids and am reluctant to have another surgery ( already had 1 myomectomy). I have no children, so I am reluctant to consider other options.... I am very frustrated.

Prescribed for Adenomyosis...I am unable to take birth control pills due to high blood pressure and completely unwilling to try IUD after listening to friends' horror stories. Ablation surgery was next option and I was afraid to try in case it didn't work. Lysteda has been amazing. It has decreased flow and cramping and I can now leave the house. Used to need to change every 45-60 minutes. Impossible to sleep at night like that! Very little side effects. Sort of feels like a migraine aura, but migraine never develops. After 6 months, I have noticed a decrease in flow even without pills. I rated ease of use a 4 because you have to take so many pills, but a very small inconvenience for the benefit of getting my life back. I have an upcoming vacation at the beach and before Lysteda would have been beyond worried that I might be unable to enjoy it...now I know no matter what, I will be able to fully enjoy the beach without worrying the whole time that I will be stuck next to the bathroom. Truly life altering medication. Read More Read Less

After getting a copper IUD my periods became very heavy, more painful and prolonged. I was going thru a super plus tampon every hour, sometimes sooner, and the bleeding lasted from 7 to 10 days. It was exhausting and inconvenient. I felt physically drained and afraid to leave the house. My normal periods before the IUD were 4 to 5 days and a super plus tampon would last the normal 4-6 hours. My gyno gave me a sample Lysteda and it really helped. It reduced the bleeding to a much more normal and manageable flow, like it used to be before the IUD. The awful cramps also are less intense. It's sort of a pain to remember to take all three doses during the day but it's worth the effort. I do feel a few side effects but nothing serious at all. I feel thirsty and very tired..to the point where I feel the need to nap. But that often happens with a period anyway. I have a headache which also happens with my period so it might not be the Lysteda. Other than that I'm happy that I tried it and will stick with it, despite the fairly high cost. It's worth being able to leave the house and not ruin clothes every month!Read More Read Less

I was prescribed Lysteda for extremely heavy monthly bleeding due to Fibroids. I have been taking it for four cycles and I am more than pleased with the results. The bleeding has signifcantly reduced - by at least 60% and I am able to finally function normally. I was hesitant to leave the house for a few days each month, and now I'm actually able to work out! I have experience no side effects. Actually, my periods have gone from 5 days to 3 days - an added benefit, so the monthly cost after insurance copay is about $18.Read More Read Less

This medication has worked extremely well for me, with minimal side effects. I no longer have to miss events due to needing to run to the bathroom every 30 to 60 minutes! The high cost is a downside.

I have had major problems with very heavy periods over the years due to Adenmyosis. My only option left is either an ablation or hysterectomy. My dr talked me into the IUD. That literally turned my life upside down. It was horrible. So she had me start the Lysteda. I got my period this morning and I started the pills. Within 1 hour, my bleeding completely stopped. I did feel dizzy and have some bad hot flashes, felt clamy and weak, with diarreha all day. I am quite nervous because of the risks of clots, that it stopped completely. Has anyone else had this problem(s)?Read More Read Less