BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs TALWIN 50

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE and TALWIN 50 are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TALWIN 50
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$683.94 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Partial Opioid Agonist	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Heroin Dependence, Pain	Pain

buprenorphine hydrochloride talwin 50

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$683.94 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Partial Opioid Agonist

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Heroin Dependence, Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Buprenorphine Hydrochloride or Talwin 50?

By our independent rating, Buprenorphine Hydrochloride scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Talwin 50. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Buprenorphine Hydrochloride and Talwin 50?

Buprenorphine Hydrochloride contains Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, while Talwin 50 contains Pentazocine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.