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Comparing DDAVP vs Stimate

DDAVP

desmopressin

Stimate

desmopressin

Prescribed for Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, Diabetes Insipidus, von Willebrand's Disease, Hemophilia A. DDAVP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for von Willebrand's Disease, Hemophilia A. Stimate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
9.4
9 Reviews

For Diabetes Insipidus I've been on this since 1989. The generic pill form works best! Before DDAVP I went to the bathroom around the clock and drank tons of water. The nasal spray was difficult at first since they didn't have my dosage right which I ended up in the hospital with my sodium at 119. But after the Drs got the dosage down and with the pills now, I've had no problems. Thank goodness for DDAVP.

10
Jeniseb

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!

10
chelsea12
10.0
3 Reviews

For von Willebrand's Disease My daughter is 16 and was diagnosed with Von Willebrand's when she was 13. I have found that it is the only thing that stops her menstrual bleeding. We have tried birth control pills to prevent her from having menstruation, but that didn't work. Without Stimate, she had bled for 7 weeks straight. She reports no side effects to me.

10
Easpears

For von Willebrand's Disease From my experience's its worked amazingly well for my Von Willebrands disease. It makes your face flush and heat very quickly but its not that bad of a side effect. The first time I used it I was out of it for about 15 minutes and after that it never happened again.

10
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full DDAVP side effects document.

See the full Stimate side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 4 mcg/mL
Per Unit* $69.76 - $79.02
Cost* $697.62 - $790.22
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Quantity 2.5 mL
Dosage 0.15 mg/inh
Per Unit* $291.37
Cost* $728.42
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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Nasal spray

Brand Names
Other desmopressin brands include: DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Noctiva, and Stimate Other desmopressin brands include: DDAVP, DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, and Noctiva

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.

4 hours

4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with DDAVP:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 213 moderate drug interactions (1228 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (195 brand and generic names)

A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with Stimate:

  • 0 major drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)
  • 213 moderate drug interactions (1228 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (195 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

First Approval Date

September 06, 1995

N/A

WADA Class

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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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