I am white female, 71 years old, weight 135. Have had hypertension for about 5 years. Lately developed staph infection after a dermatology procedure. Have allergies to penicillin and sulfa drugs. Given mino?something and had possible reaction, then given Rifampin 300 mg 2 x. Day. After six days of taking this and feeling lightheaded, somewhat foggy, skin prickly, pain in neck, somewhat elevated by, today my be went up to 189/80 and I ve not been able to get it under control. Right now it is 164/89 and am feeling anxious/nervous all over. Seeing my GP in the am. Am I safe enough staying home or should I go to ER?
Hello Welcome to Ask a Doctor service I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Just no need to worry about the Blood pressure if you are going to read it on your own then it may show elevated reading so better to see the physician as long as the blood pressure is concern, even if it is elevated then also you are not going to manage it on your own, so you have to see the physician, and for other condition it seems to be the allergic condition, only thing is it should not be anaphylaxis and just to rule this out you can see the ER Hope I have answered your query, let me know for further assistance.