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Atorvastatin/dexamethasone ## Lack of efficacy: case report A 44-year-old man exhibited lack of efficacy during treatment with atorvastatin and dexamethasone for subdural haematoma. The man, who had a history of hypertension and gout, was admitted to the hospital 1 day after his fourth cupping procedure. He had been hit on the head by a heavy object a month back, after which he developed a mild headache and neck muscle spasms. He had undergone traditional medical treatment, including cupping and acupuncture, once a week, after which the neck discomfort was successfully relieved. However, the headache worsened after the third round of cupping therapy, and an aggravating and constant headache with dizziness and vomiting was later noted during the fourth cupping procedure. Various investigations were performed, and a subdural haematoma (SDH) was noted along with slight delirium. He then received treatment with oral atorvastatin and dexamethasone [dosages not stated]. After 15 days of the treatment, no reduction in the haematoma size was noted, however, the headache considerably decreased, and he was discharged from the hospital with continuous oral administration of atorvastatin and d

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Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)