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Move along, nothing to see here

I've been on the increased dose of Tolvaptan / Jynarque for the past week (up to 60/30 from 45/15) and I'm happy to admit...

It's been a non-event.

Water consumption has remained pretty much the same.

No real change in thirst.

One bathroom break per night.

Manageable.

I see my nephrologist in two weeks so depending on what she thinks, I may be moving up to the Big Leagues - 90/30 - soon.
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