MYSOLINE vs TALWIN COMPOUND

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MYSOLINE and TALWIN COMPOUND 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	MYSOLINE	TALWIN COMPOUND
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.89 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRIMIDONE	ASPIRIN AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
Treats	Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor	—

mysoline talwin compound

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.89 /30

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PRIMIDONE

ASPIRIN AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Treats

Partial Epilepsies, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Tremor

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Mysoline or Talwin Compound?

By our independent rating, Mysoline scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Talwin Compound. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Mysoline or Talwin Compound?

Talwin Compound costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 vs $2.89 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Mysoline and Talwin Compound?

Mysoline contains Primidone, while Talwin Compound contains Aspirin and 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.