Question 1

how does desmopressin cause nausea?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is not reported as a common side effect. If the dose is exceeded or depending on water intake, hyponatremia, low sodium level may result and cause nausea
consult your doctor.

Question 2

how does ddavp (desmopressin) work?

Accepted Answer

Reduce urine amount: It is a synthetic anti-diuretic hormone. Acts on the kidney to reabsorb more filtered water so that less urine is produced. Idea being that the bladder will be able to accomodate a smaller urine volume produced and not reach a threshold where nervous system feels it has to expell urine, whilst subject is sleeping, and result in control of bedwetting.

Question 3

how can i wean off medication ddavp (desmopressin)?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why are you on DDAVP (desmopressin) and why do you want to wean off it? I only treat diabetes insipidus (not the other uses - enuresis and von Willebrand's disease). I'm guessing DI. Why would you want to stop the drug? If you have DI and a normal thirst mechanism with ad lib access to water, you'll survive, but your quality of life will suck. I hate making assumptions though.

Question 4

ddavp (desmopressin) suddenly stopped working for bedwetting?

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Happens to some: Increasing the dose may help, unless your child or you, if you are the patient, are taking what I have found to be a maximal effective dose of 0.6mg (3 x 0, 2mg tabs). An other approach is to try a bed wetting is to use a bedwetting alarm in combination ddavp, (desmopressin) then try and taper DDAVP (desmopressin) after at least 14 consecutive dry nights have been achieved. Good luck.

Question 5

how long does it take to get ddavp (desmopressin) for bedwetting out of a child's system ?

Accepted Answer

Hours: Ddavp (desmopressin) is a fast acting medication. It must be given each night to see an effect on bed wetting.  Its effect is usually completely gone within 6 to 8 hours after administration.

Question 6

what does desmopressin do?

Accepted Answer

Helps enuresis: Desmopressin (ddavp) is effective in temporarily stopping or reducing urine production. It is given for nocturnal enuresis in children and in diabetes insipidus, where too much urine is made.

Question 7

can desmopressin have reverse effects?

Accepted Answer

See below: Like any medication, desmopressin use for eg given for diabetes insipidus, or nocturnal enuresis can cause hyponatremia or low sodium and thrombosis, clotting in blood vessels.

Question 8

can  ddavp (desmopressin) be a dangerous tablet?

Accepted Answer

No: It is very safe.

Question 9

is there herbs out there to reverse the effects of ddavp (desmopressin)?

Accepted Answer

No: And why would you want to reverse DDAVP (desmopressin) in the first place. You shouldn't be taking it unless a doctor ordered it for diabetes insipidus or other rare disorder.

Question 10

what is ddavp(desmopression acetate)?

Accepted Answer

Helps enuresis: Desmopressin (ddavp) is effective in temporarily stopping or reducing urine production. It is given for nocturnal enuresis in children and in diabetes insipidus, where too much urine is made.

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