Why is there a shortage of Talwin Pentazocinefrom the drug companies?

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I have had a problem finding Talwin, also. I know that there was a recall a few months ago by one of it's major manufacturers which caused an initial shortage. I had to find another pharmacy(after going to several that were out) to fill my prescription. However, as to exactly what is going on now, I have received conflicting reports. My pain doctor told me that all of the drug companies are halting production because it is an older drug that is not as profitable as it once was. A pharmacist friend of mine told me that production was being halted because a key ingredient in it's manufacture was becoming increasingly hard to find. However, my new pharmacist still has Talwin on the shelf and said he has no knowledge of any of this. I just hope they don't stop production. I have tried many different pain relievers over the years and found Talwin to be very relieving and less addictive and sedating than some of the others such as hydrocodone. *****UPDATE******I found out directly from the FDA that Watson will continue to make Talwin NX.