The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Oral tablets:
- Headache (4%)
Sublingual tablets:
- Dry mouth (up to 14%)
- Low sodium levels in your blood (up to 4%)
- Headache (up to 4%)
- Dizziness (up to 3%)
Less Common Side Effects
Oral tablets:
- Abnormal thoughts
- Diarrhea
- Swelling (edema)
Desmopressin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Low sodium levels in your blood (hyponatremia): headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weight gain, muscle weakness, cramps, or spasms, loss of appetite, seizures
- Serious allergic reactions: trouble breathing, swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives
Source: DailyMed
The following Desmopressin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Chills
confusion
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
drowsiness
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
seizures
tightness in the chest
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
body aches or pain
decreased urine output
ear congestion
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache
increased thirst
loss of consciousness
loss of voice
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
nosebleed
pounding in the ears
runny or stuffy nose
slow or fast heartbeat
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Bloody nose
burning, dry, or itching eyes
eye discharge or excessive tearing
indigestion
loss of appetite
passing gas
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort
Incidence not known
Belching
feeling of warmth
redness of the face, neck, arms, and upper chest
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach cramps
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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