The patient, a 60M with newly-diagnosed DM, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, h/o EtOH abuse, and erectile dysfunction, presented to the ED for the second time in 3 days with unsteadiness and sleepiness. Workup including head CTA and MRI were negative, and he was discharged with Metformin and plans for Holter and TTE. He returned to the ED with BS 277. No fevers, headaches, focal neuro findings, vertigo, visual changes, CP, SOB, n/v, abd pain, dysuria, or joint pain were found. Labs were significant for glucose 314, elevated lipids (Chol 302, Trig 323, LDL 189), and HbA1c 11.1%. EKG had old j-point elevation laterally, physical and neuro exam were normal. Explanations for episodes considered were TIA of posterior circulation vs. seizure, less likely atypical migraine or sleep disorder. At the time of discharge, the patient was stable and feeling very good. He was given ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 81 MG PO DAILY, LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN) 10 MG PO DAILY, GLYBURIDE 2.5 MG PO DAILY X 60 doses, METFORMIN 500 MG PO BID, a low-fat house diet, and acyclovir this week but stopped Wed for possible neuro side effects. Aspirin dose was increased from 81 mg to 325 mg qd and a prescription for an automatic BP cuff for monitoring at home was given. To better manage blood sugars, glyburide was added which should be taken once a day in addition to metformin twice a day, and he should check his blood sugars 3-4 times per day. He will followup with Dr. Clesen on Monday, and will be evaluated this week with TTE with bubble-study to r/o intracardiac source or PFO and EEG if Neurology deems possibility of seizure.
How much lipitor ( atorvastatin ) does the patient take per day
LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN) 10 MG PO DAILY,