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Has anyone had tranexamic acid to treat nosebleeds. My son had been prescribed it for if he has a bad spell but am always a bit anxious about giving medicines. :-)

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Robert1959

I was given Tranexamic Acid for a while when I had some bleeding but I don't remember having any particular side-effects. I cannot even say that it was that successful as it didn't seem to cause me to clot that well.

Hi iv given it to my daughter a few times for bloody mouth blisters it works without any side effects that iv noticed.

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Ab36

Thanks for these replies, its good to hear that the side effects have not been a problem so its worth a try if he is having a bad time with his nosebleeds, who knows if it will help but its quite nice to have something to try :-)

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Jamesheather1

I had it when count was under 10k. It makes the platelets you have work a little harder at clotting. No side effects and I was on 4 x 500mg per day. These are safer than the possible alternative.

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Ab36

Thats good to hear, thanks

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prudencepayes

I found it helped to stop nosebleeds and I also used it a couple of times when I was having dental work done. I had no side affects that I was aware of.

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HOLCOTT

I have found it brilliant and have noticed no side effects. I just took it when menstrual bleeding was uncontrollable and it really got me back on track . My feel is that it is very non-invasive, doesnt mess with your system in a big way and does what it needs to do! (I take it now when I play contact sport in case i get a bash - but that is self prescribed)

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Billmox

I've had ITP for years, I keep a stock of Tranexamic Acid for when I get nosebleeds, I take it for three days. I have never had any side affects. I know its a bummer when you have a cold and have to blow your nose.

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ITPAffecty

I used it for several yrs to control menstrual bleeding without any side effects. It doesn’t stops bleeding but controls the amount of flow.

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Ab36

Aw thankyou all for your helpful comments, you've been a huge help and I know I can use it if he needs it. TA :-) :-)

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