Desmpressin acetate This drug is a synthetic form of the antidiuretic hormone and is administered as a nasal spray. It helps the child's body make less urine, and thus lessens the risk that the child's bladder will overfill during sleep. The medication often works quickly. However, the condition may return after discontinuation of it's use. While this medication is much safer than Imipramine, it still can cause some side effects.
Behavioral treatment is often more effective and certainly is safer than medical treatment.
While behavioral treatment may take somewhat longer to show results, the improvement usually continues indefinitely. This exercise can extent the capacity of the bladder and strengthen the muscle that holds back urination. By teaching your child to awaken and to empty his or her bladder many times during the night, it is hoped that he or she will eventually stay dry. Medical research has shown that moisture alarms have helped many children stay dry. This treatment require a supportive and helpful family and may take many weeks or even several months to work.