High blood pressure. with severe headache?

Time to see doctor: Most people have a headache at some time, such as from colds and flus, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Several over-the-counter options include Tylenol, Motrin, Aleve, Excedrin, and their generic brands. A severe headache (as in this case), recurrent or weird headache, or one with other worrisome symptoms should be examined by a doctor or the ER.