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I have diabetes insipidus (kidney). i drink a huge amount of water. one of my family members have the same. but on mediction 2 litres pr day. what med?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

DI: You need DDAVP (desmopressin) this is anti diuretic hormone you need to see a physician who understands diabetes insipidus usually urology or nephrology.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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