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A member asked:

I have a pulse of 158 and my bp was 147/101. is this something i should worry about? i'm on 150mg of metoprolol 2x daily but now i have a bad headache

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

You should: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to other medical complications ( e.g. hardening and thickening of the arteries). See your PCP for consultation, tests and medication adjustment.

Dr Semel agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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