CAVEAT EMPTOR –
Oct. 14, 2025 – The medicines get rid of the “good” bacteria in the gut which boosts the digestive system’s protective barrier. Antidepressants and heartburn tablets are among the drugs that can wreak long-lasting havoc on your gut bacteria – even long after you stop taking them.
The problem has previously been linked to skin problems like acne, inflammation, weakened immunity and even certain types of cancer.
Beta blockers, prescribed around 50 million times a year in the UK to treat high blood pressure and heart problems, were found to be among the worst offenders.
