30M. Dad passed away in early 40s of heart attack. Unsurprisingly diagnosed with hypertension 3 years ago. I have sleep apnea and I’m compliant with the cpap.
Average BP is usually 145/95
8/12/23 I started amlodipine 5mg
5/1/24 I started amlodipine 7.5mg
7/1/24 I started 10mg of amlodipine started to experience chest tightness, tingling in fingers and toes. So i stopped taking it.
11/7/24 started 25mg of losartan. No change in BP.
5/20/25 started 37.5mg of losartan. No change.
7/25/25 started 50mg of losartan no change.
4/2/26 started 75mg of losartan. No change.
4/15/26 started 100mg of losartan. 50mg morning and night. No change.
Doctor was concerned about potassium levels on losartan.
11/7/24: 4 mmol/L
5/20/24: 3.8 mmol/L
10/15/25: 3.1 mmol/L
12/30/25: 3.9 mmol/L
Most recent appointment. Told my doctor I was concerned about my potassium levels being the on the lower end while on losartan. Dr said it wasn’t an issue. Dr also tried prescribing me amlodipine again, told her I had side effects with it. She was surprised about a family history of heart disease, even tho it’s on the chart. So now a calcium scan was ordered. Also she put me on a statin and diuretic.