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Medicines argipressin acetateQuestion & answer

argipressin acetate · Medicine question

Can argipressin acetate cause water intoxication?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Excessive water retention can cause headache, drowsiness or listlessness and may progress to seizures or coma if not corrected.

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Argipressinemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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