What medications can I give my child to help with bedwetting?

What medications can I give my child to help with bedwetting?

The following medications may be used alone or in combination with behavioral techniques to treat bedwetting:

• Desmopressin: This is the man-made version of the hormone vasopressin, which causes the kidneys to produce less urine. It is effective in about half of all cases, with better results in older children who have normal bladder capacity. The drug can lower sodium levels in children who take it, so you should limit the amount of fluids your child drinks after dinner.
• Oxybutinin: This medication is used to treat overactive bladder by reducing bladder contractions. It can be used along with desmopressin or the enuresis alarm method. It may be effective for children who wet the bed more than once each night and who also have daytime wetting.
• Imipramine: This drug is effective in 40% of cases, but it must be used with caution because of the risk of serious side effects.