Question 1

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 2

hi doctors. can you take desmopressin or a similar medication for frequent urination at night (prostate not enlarged) if you are already taking losartan hctz diuretic, or is it counterproductive and defeats the purpose of taking the losartan hctz?

Accepted Answer

: Looks like you have asked the same question in  several ways. Losartan HCTZ will cause frequency and diuresis at a time depending on when taken. If in am then there will be daytime frequency waning in PM. If later in the day then it can cause night time frequency. So night time frequency it should be taken in am and desmopressin at night- and they will work well as intended

Question 3

dose of desmopressin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends upon why you're taking it and which route of administration. Different people have different severities of di, and some people are more resistant to DDAVP (desmopressin) than others. Metered-dose inhaler is 1-2 sprays into the nose twice a day. Oral dose for mild disease is one tablet at bedtime. Iv dose (as in icu) is 0.5-1.0 mcg daily in two divided doses. Check with prescribing doctor.

Question 4

ddavp (desmopressin) = ?

Accepted Answer

Manmade v. natural: Vasopressin is the human produced hormone, while the long-acting synthetic analogue of this is desmopressin. But they have very similar effects -- although nothing is as good as the body's own creation. Vasopressin controls blood osmolarity (volume of urine, volume of blood and fluid in the body).

Question 5

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 6

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 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 are the side effects of desmopressin?

Accepted Answer

Headache: Serious side effects are low sodium (hyponatremia), water intoxication, seizures, anaphylaxis, thrombosis. Flushing, headache, rhinitis, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, cough, chills, and conjunctivitis are common less serious reactions.

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