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My blood pressure right now is 169/142 and i have a horrible headache and nausea. i took a little extra blood pressure medicine and it didn't help.

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

See your doctor: This level of blood pressure is too higher and could be dangerous. You need to be seen right away by your doctor or an emergency room to get medication to lower this to normal.

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

My blood pressure right now is 169/142 and i have a horrible headache and nausea. i took a little extra blood pressure medicine and it didn't help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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