Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Stimate

These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

Side Effects
Question: Does the drug Stimate make you sick? After using it I have been very sick and throwing up the next day after using it?

Answer: Stimate(desmopressin acetate)is a synthetic variation of antidiuresualhormone. It was found to have the ability to increase Factor VIII levels-consequently useful in Von Willebrands and Hemophilia A. Usual side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, vulvul pain and occasional flushing.

Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page.

Back to Doctor FAQ main page.