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Medicines tolvaptanQuestion & answer

tolvaptan · Medicine question

Does tolvaptan cure ADPKD?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is intended to slow cyst growth and loss of kidney function in eligible people; it does not remove existing cysts or eliminate ADPKD.

Sources for this answer

Tolvaptan 15mg and 45mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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