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A member asked:
How does alcohol affect zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam)?
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Decrease effective: Alcohol with zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam), (piperacillin and tazobactam) decreases the effectiveness of the antibiotic and increase its side effects. Most often zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam) is given in a hospital setting, and the likelyhood of consuming alcohol is almost nil in the hospital.
Answered 12/21/2017
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No: No problem taking penicillin class antibiotics with alcohol but keep it to a minimum if at all. If you have a significant infection it would be best to abstain until the infection has resolved.
Answered 10/17/2018
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It will: Likely reduce the effectiveness of the zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam).
Answered 12/21/2017
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