If You Take Amlodipine, Losartan, or Lisinopril — These 6 Side Effects Your Doctor Calls "Just Aging

#Losartan #Amlodipine #HealthAfter60 Are you taking Amlodipine, Losartan, or Lisinopril for blood pressure? If you're over 65, there are critical things about these medications that most patients were never told. In this video, Dr. Michael Carter walks you through 6 important facts every senior needs to know — from silent side effects being dismissed as "just aging" to the blood pressure number that might actually be too low for your body. Topics covered in this video: How Amlodipine, Losartan, and Lisinopril work differently inside your body, why ankle swelling on calcium channel blockers is not "harmless," the persistent cough linked to ACE inhibitors that gets misdiagnosed for months, the hidden potassium danger nobody is monitoring, why aggressive blood pressure targets after 75 can increase fall risk, and 5 essential questions to ask your doctor at your next appointment. Research Sources & References: Journal of the American Heart Association — Amlodipine peripheral edema in older adults New England Journal of Medicine — ACE inhibitor-induced cough and bradykinin mechanism American Journal of Kidney Diseases — Hyperkalemia hospitalizations in seniors on RAAS inhibitors JAMA Internal Medicine (2023) — Intensive BP lowering and fall risk in adults over 75 SPRINT Trial Follow-Up Data — Outcomes of aggressive systolic targets in elderly patients Medical Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any changes to your medication. #BloodPressure #Amlodipine #Losartan #Lisinopril #SeniorHealth #HeartHealth #BloodPressureMedication #HealthAfter60