Desmopressin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• ta ...
• February 28, 2009

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "I've been on the nasal spray nightly for 7 years since pituitary removal surgery. It's wonderful, expensive, but it works. I have found the generic version not as good, needs to be refrigerated, where the DDAVP has a normal shelf life."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2010

For Diabetes Insipidus "I have been on DDAVP since 2004. I recently changed over to the tablet form. It is much more convenient to carry with me, but I have found that I have trouble having regular bowel movements, and also I am having trouble losing weight. How can I lose the water weight while still staying hydrated on the DDAVP? I have heard that maybe I should limit my fluid intake."

• Sti...
• June 5, 2009

Desmopressin for von Willebrand Disease "Stimate has been very effective with my 2 children in stopping a bleed quickly. It is our first line of defense when a severe bleed starts. Check with your doctor and have them test the effectiveness before using."

• Jon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 8, 2022

For Primary Nocturnal Enuresis "I remember taking this when I was a kid, 1 spray in each nostril. It worked great. Besides a post-nasal drip right after dosing, I don't remember having any bad side effects. Can't remember how long I was prescribed it, but I think 1-2 years."

• mil...
• June 22, 2023

For Hemophilia A "I have mild hemophilia type A. My factor eight level is about 8-9%. Once infused, my factor eight level usually increases to over 40%. Good for oral dental surgeries such as extraction or even implants. Side effects are pretty pronounced. Face flush, blood pressure rise. Both of these effects subsided gradually. Peak factor increase occurs 20-40 minutes after infusion. Half-life is approximately 3-4 hours, so any dental surgery needs to be timed. Secondly, an anti-fibrinogen is also taken so coagulation clots dissipate slowly. It all works for dental surgery but requires a lot of coordination with the dentist, hematologist, and infusion center. The infusion center needs to plan in advance of infusion as DDAVP drip infusion takes time to prepare. You want to aim for surgery to begin at most 1-2 hours after infusion. I now always talk in person with the infusion center regarding the timing aspect. DDAVP is only recommended if hemophilia type A is classified as mild."

• Des...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 15, 2025

For Diabetes Insipidus "The pill I take has Des/0.2 (top & bottom) on the front and APO on the back. I rate this medication a ten because without it I will probably die due to dehydration because my bladder won't stop dumping, peeing. It's very painful to have to just pee all day and can't do anything else, and I mean every 15 minutes or less without it, and I was only in my 20s when I got on it."

• DCW...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 21, 2021

For Hemophilia A "I use DDAVP injections for my mild hemophilia A to prevent bleeding prior to surgery and treat spontaneous or injury-induced bleeds, it always works well. I always flush in the face and ears with it, but otherwise, no issues. It was given to me prior to my cesarean section for my son, but the doctor upped my fluid IV, causing dangerously low sodium levels, but it was quickly adjusted and no harm done in the long term."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 15, 2012

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "I love this medication, it works a lot better than the pill! I can go about 18 hours or so, whereas the pill will last only a few hours, if that!"

• Anonymous
• October 23, 2011

For Primary Nocturnal Enuresis "My dad has been able to sleep again during the night, not up 6 or more times to the toilet, voiding large amounts. Back to normal. He is very happy. All blood tests normal."

• che...
• August 17, 2010

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "I was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus a little over a year ago. This medication is absolutely a life-saver. I love this medication, and it's the only reason that I can live a semi-normal life!"

• jay...
• April 4, 2013

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "I couldn't have a normal life without it!"

• Rel...
• November 16, 2014

"My son is 13 and is an extreme bed wetter. One spray of this spray, and he is dry each morning - it is so good and such a relief for my son."

• Ots...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 9, 2019

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "This is like a miracle drug to me. It works very well."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2009

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "This is a fast-acting medication. It is easy to travel with and store."

• Mid...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2014

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "Works great, but you need to take it on time."

• pmi...
• January 20, 2009

Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus "I like this medicine when I am on a trip, and it does work fast, but it's expensive."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2009

For Diabetes Insipidus "I have been on this for 19 years, spray first, and now tablets. The generics are not as good, no matter what form or brand."

• Oba...
• October 22, 2008

Desmopressin "Stimate works great. In the first few minutes, you should see a decrease in bleeding."

• mam...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 13, 2017

For von Willebrand Disease "It works wonders for my son with von Willebrand's disease if he has a bleeding episode, but is hard to obtain from our local pharmacies on the downside."