Fiorinal Tablets Generic Or Fiorinal Not Available, Why?
(Newest replies first)

I called Westward/Actavis, emailed FDA. All say it was a business decision to keep capsules not tablets. Tablets work better. No heads up stopped in 2013. I can't even find any leftovers which must be somewhere? Call Westward 856-424-3700. Maybe if we overwhelm them w/calls, they will see there is a BIG Market for this drug and start making it again. It's worth a try.

REPLY

REPORT

CVS can't get them anywhere. Only the capsules. If I had to guess, the answer is simple: MONEY. The capsules are much more expensive than the tablets. My internet searches reveal that those that have tried the capsules say they don't work as well as the tablets.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Hey Patty,

Overwhelming them with calls/request letters may unfortunately be one of the only ways to get their attention about people wanting Fiorinal tablets back. If they say it was a business decision to keep capsules, my guess is that it was probably because they were cheaper for them to manufacture that way. But when we as both consumers and patients aren't satisfied with a product, it would probably take hundreds if not thousands of complaints to have the type of impact that you're looking for. Have you also considered starting a petition?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

I have been taking them for years; prefer the original but can't find. I just got some 8 mos ago or so from Prime Ma...

2 REPLIES

I have been on Klonokin for 20 + years as it helps with my Dystonia. Look that condition up!.I don't trust generics,...

5 REPLIES

My local dispensers tell me 100 mg tablets are no longer available from any manufacturer, even though the 300 mg tablets...

3 REPLIES

I heard that the patent for Hyzarr would be expired in 2009. However, I haven't found generic one for Hyzarr in US m...

3 REPLIES

would like to know when casadex is going to be available in generic form ## The standard proprietary drug term is 18 yea...

1 REPLY

I HAS BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS TABLET FOR 2 MONTHS IN CHENNAI,INDIA I COULD NOT FIND SEND ME ANY ALTERNATE MEDICINE FOR T...

8 REPLIES

I have tried several drugstores for the fiorinal tablet and cannot find them. I have taken them for several years, the c...

42 REPLIES

Generic capsules don't work as well as the brand name "Fiorinal," but it's very expensive (about $3 per ...

I am in desperate need of this for chronic migranes. Since I went on Medicare with great prescription coverage, they sti...

1 REPLY

What drug stores in alexandria la carry generic for fiorinal Butalbital asa caffeine tablets. 50-325-40 ## Hello, Ann! H...

2 REPLIES