Bedwetting: Medications for Bedwetting

BEDWETTING: MEDICATIONS, A miracle pill? Certain medications can be used to very temporarily resolve bedwetting problems in children. It should be noted that these medications are primarily effective in cases of mono-symptomatic primary nocturnal enuresis in children. Treatment can only be continued for periods of 4 months and a maximum of 2 times. These "anti-bedwetting" medications are based on anti-diuretic hormone derivatives. The principle is to limit urine production during the night so that the child's bladder does not become full and therefore does not have an accident in the middle of the night. As you can see, this medication treats the effects, not the cause. This is why we are totally opposed to it . Furthermore, if we look at the list of side effects, many parents are in for a real scare. For example, we can cite desmopressin, the most prescribed molecule in France. Furthermore, it should be noted that stopping treatment will almost always lead to a relapse (90%) if the medication has not been followed by basic treatment such as psychotherapy in order to resolve the underlying causes of the child's bedwetting. In all cases, it is essential to consult a child psychiatrist to identify the cause of the enuresis and find appropriate treatment. It should also be noted that medication can be combined with the use of bedwetting alarms to maximize results. However, we do not recommend this practice because the techniques are contradictory.