DDAVP Alternatives Compared
| DDAVP (desmopressin) | Hydrochlorothiazide | Desmopressin |
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| DDAVP (desmopressin) | Hydrochlorothiazide | Desmopressin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A. DDAVP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) may be used to relieve edema (fluid retention) and to lower high blood pressure. A headache, dizziness on standing, dehydration, skin reactions, and depletion of... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus, Nocturia, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A. Desmopressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about DDAVP (desmopressin) | More about Hydrochlorothiazide | More about Desmopressin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DDAVP has an average rating of 9.6 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Hydrochlorothiazide has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 183 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Desmopressin has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other desmopressin brands include: DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Nocdurna | Aquazide H, Carozide, Diaqua, Esidrix, Ezide, Hydro Par, Inzirqo, Microzide | DDAVP, DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Nocdurna | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
12 hours |
4 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with DDAVP:
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A total of 471 drugs are known to interact with Hydrochlorothiazide:
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with Desmopressin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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N/A |
February 12, 1959 |
September 06, 1995 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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