(1) A 55 year old lady presents with a history of manic depression. She is on treatment with olanzapine and it has been noted that her weight has increased since initiation of her olanzapine treatment. Recent blood tests revealed a fasting glucose of 6.2 mmol/l. Her fasting lipids revealed a cholesterol level of 7.7 mmol per litre and triglycerides of 4.4 mmol/l. Other secondary causes of hyperlipidaemia were excluded.
(2) A 79 year old gentleman has a history of a previous CVA last year. His blood pressure is 130/85 mmHg and his lipid profile shows a cholesterol of 6.5 mmol/l and a TG of 1.3 mmol/l. He has a history of osteoarthritis and hypertension. His current medication is bendroflumethiazide 2.5 mg per day, simvastatin 40mg per day, aspirin 75 mg per day, ibuprofen and omeprazole.
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