Who Can And Cannot Take Tranexamic Acid

Who can take tranexamic acid

Most adults and children of all ages can take tranexamic acid if it's prescribed by a doctor.

Adults aged 18 years old and over can also take tranexamic acid bought from a pharmacy without a prescription for treating heavy periods.

Who may not be able to take tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before taking this medicine if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to tranexamic acid or any other medicine
have ever had a blood clot in a vein (deep vein thrombosis) or in your lungs (pulmonary embolism)
have had a coagulopathy - a rare condition where lots of small blood clots form in your blood followed by abnormal bleeding
have epilepsy
have kidney problems
are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
have irregular periods - this is so your doctor can check what is causing the irregular bleeding and recommend the best treatment for you

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