Desmopressin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: DDAVP, Minirin, DDAVP Nasal, Nocdurna DDAVP Rhinal Tube

Desmopressin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 39 reviews on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Desmopressin

Stimate...
June 5, 2009

Stimate (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."

10 / 10

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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 yrs."

10 / 10

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mild...
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 the hemophilia type A is classified as mild."

9 / 10

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DCW
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 21, 2021

For Hemophilia A "I use DDAVP injections for my mild haemophilia 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."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 10 years or more
May 15, 2012

DDAVP Nasal (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!"

9 / 10

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chelsea
August 17, 2010

DDAVP (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!"

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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."

10 / 10

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jay...
April 4, 2013

DDAVP (desmopressin) for Diabetes Insipidus "I couldn't have a normal life without it!"

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Relie...
November 16, 2014

"My son is 13 and is an extreme bed wetter. 1 spray of this spray and he is dry each morning - it is so good and such a relief for my son"

10 / 10

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Otsut...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 9, 2019

DDAVP Nasal (desmopressin) for Diabetes Insipidus "This is like a miracle drug to me. It works very well."

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Anonymous
January 17, 2009

DDAVP (desmopressin) for Diabetes Insipidus "This is a fast acting medication. It is easy to travel with and store."

10 / 10

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Midni...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 9, 2014

DDAVP (desmopressin) for Diabetes Insipidus "Works great but you need to take it on time."

9 / 10

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pmitch
January 20, 2009

DDAVP (desmopressin) for Diabetes Insipidus "I like this medicine when I am on a trip and it does work fast but it's expensive."

8 / 10

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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."

9 / 10

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Obama...
October 22, 2008

Stimate (desmopressin) "Stimate works great. In the first few minutes you should see a decrease in bleeding."

10 / 10

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mamab...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
February 13, 2017

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

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