What is Desmopressin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DesmopressinBrand:
Desmopressin depending on dosage is an antihemophilic agent, a hemostatic agent, and a vasopressin analog. It is used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus, maintenance of hemostasis and control of bleeding in hemophilia A, and mild-to-moderate classic von Willebrand’s disease.
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How do members experience Desmopressin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes insipidus | 95 | 15 | |
| Von Willebrand disease | 26 | 0 | |
| Bladder problems | 24 | 11 | |
| Hemophilia A | 9 | 0 | |
| Frequent urination | 3 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Low blood sodium (hyponatremia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 27 |
Member evaluations
tigger13039
evaluated on Apr 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
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stillkickin
evaluated on Feb 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for fluid retention (edema): Major
- Side effects: Mild
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