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Control Nighttime Peeing

FDA approves drug to reduce trips to the bathroom

The nasal spray is used daily about 30 minutes before bedtime. Stephen Swintek/Getty Images , as well as some medications. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. The nasal spray is used daily about 30 minutes before bedtime. It works by making the kidneys absorb more water, which reduces the amount of urine. Noctiva carries the FDA's strongest warning, a so-called black box, because the drug can cause dangerously low levels of sodium in the blood. Other side effects include colds, bronchitis, , dizziness, back pain and nosebleeds. Before using the spray, patients must undergo testing to confirm they produce excess urine at night. The treatment was tested for three months in about 1,000 people 50 and older with the condition, called nocturnal polyuria. The half who used Noctiva had more nights with one or no trips to the bathroom than the group who got a dummy nasal spray, according to the FDA. The FDA said the version is the first approved treatment for frequent nighttime urination. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS