Suggest treatment for high blood pressure and headache
Patient: I am 63, in good health.  I just got over the flu (finished taking Tamiflu yesterday) and perhaps strep. I am halfway thru my Amoxiccillin for strep.  I thought I was well but noticed several times during the last week I had a headache.  Tonight I couldn't sleep because of the headache and became suspicious maybe high blood pressure was the cause.  Sure enough, the average of 3 successive readings over half an hour was 162/96.  My pressure is usually in the normal range. Doctor: Hi, thank you for querry,As you mentioned you just complete your antiviral course and continuing the strep treatment.as well high blood pressure is concerened its higher reading according to age you must start calcium cahnnel blocker like amlodipine 5 mg at starting dose, titer your blood pressure and if its not in controll consult your dr.life style modification along woth diet modification reduce weight,daily exercise,less salt fat and sugar diet.hope the answer will help you to improve your health.