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What Causes Sudden Headache And High Blood Pressure?

had a sudden terrible headache blood pressure 171-91 (home pressure cuff not sure of accuracy) never been diagnosed with high pressure 2 acetaminophen 1- .25 zanax 2 hrs ago blood pressure now 166-85 definitely feeling better not sure if I should go to ER to get checked out or if I can wait until tomorrow and see primary ph not thrilled about going to ER on a Sunday donnawebb10721
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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dear sir thanks for posting your query to hcm . Increased blood pressure in harmful for internal organ . normal blood pressure is 120/80 . so your blood pressure is very high and also causing discomfort to you . I suggest you to immediately consult medicine physician for taking antihyperetnsive medication .dont wait for tomorrow .
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What Causes Sudden Headache And High Blood Pressure?

dear sir thanks for posting your query to hcm . Increased blood pressure in harmful for internal organ . normal blood pressure is 120/80 . so your blood pressure is very high and also causing discomfort to you . I suggest you to immediately consult medicine physician for taking antihyperetnsive medication .dont wait for tomorrow .