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Can increase in diuretic(1/5 to 1/2 tab daily) and capril12.5 mg(1/4 to 3/4 tab daily)cause wt loss/nausea to multiple vsds child age 4 months?

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Unlikely: The meds are an unlikely cause but to be absolutely sure, skip them for 2 days - they wear off in 24 hours.

Answered 3/18/2014

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