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Does Intake Of Desmopressin Cause A Drop In Sodium Levels?

I have been taking desmopressin since 1982 for diabetes-insidus. I was in the hospital for low sodium. The doctors were concerned that taking that would bring my sodium level down. Could this be a problem. I have lost over 50lbs but I did t change my dosage. I thought this may have caused the low sodium. Could this be true,
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Hello,

Desmopressin does cause low levels of sodium. If you are having symptoms related to it, you must consult a local doctor as it may be sometimes life-threatening too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician
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Does Intake Of Desmopressin Cause A Drop In Sodium Levels?

Hello, Desmopressin does cause low levels of sodium. If you are having symptoms related to it, you must consult a local doctor as it may be sometimes life-threatening too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashish Ranjan, General & Family Physician