VERSED Reviews (MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.7 (1094 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare VERSED with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR VERSED | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Colonoscopy | I am writing this the day following my procedure. I had no adverse side-effects with this drug. I was administered it in combination with Fentanyl. | This was my 3rd Colonoscopy. My first was done with no pain meds/anesthetics(wasn't even offered)and had a miserable experience, so I was understandably terribly anxious prior to my 2nd. My second and then, two years later(since pre-cancerous polyps were found and removed at my second), my third were done utilizing the fentanyl/versed combo. I no longer have any fear whatever of the Colonoscopy procedure. The nursing staff at the hospital were incredibly kind and comforting and explained thorougly all benefits, possible side-effects and risks. Then the doctor came in and basically repeated the same things asking me if I felt ready to proceed. The nurse came over, told me she was putting the meds in my IV and that I would begin to feel the effects within a few seconds. A minute or so later, still lying on my left side, I told them I couldn't feel the effect of the drugs yet. Then from behind me I heard my wife's voice saying, "you are already done with your Colonoscopy sweetheart". Other than having absolutely no memory of the procedure, which is fine with me after my first miserable experience seven years earlier with no meds whatsoever, I have no negative side-effects to report. I should say that both times with the v/f combo I had a hard time staying focused on the way home and slept most of the day. So sorry for those of you had bad experiences. I did notice on reading your experiences that some of you seemed to have other pschological issues. | M | 60 | | 1/29/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | slight amnesia | when they first gave me my IV with versed and fentynl i could not stop talking to the doctor. I think that was from the pain meds. Once he told me to stop talking and relax, i was out. I woke up in the recovery room and kept asking what time it was over and over. I still remember asking it multiple times but then i couldnt remember if i was thinking of asking or if i asked already. it faded away quickly and i was back to normal.....dont remeber any of the procedure | F | 22 | 1X AN | 3/9/2010 | 5 | Needle extract. of sperm via testes | Amnesia | I can appreciate some of the negative comments made by others but I think Versed is an excellent drug for unique situations. It was used in combination with Morphine to get a procedure to extract my sperm through my testicles following a vasectomy. The treatment team later told me that I had "significant difficulties" with the procedure (I can imagine!) But the amnesia spared me any trauma by preventing me from remembering it. This is a great drug if you have an anxiety disorder or phobia about surgery, etc., and/or if you are getting a procedure done without the benefit of general anesthesia. This allows you to repeat painful procedures without developing post-traumatic stress. I just had my tonsils out today and was prepped with Versed prior to going into the operating room. What happened before they put me out could have been uncomfortable, scary, etc. Versed prevented me from recalling any of it and not adding to any fears about surgery. As a final note - (although this may be an urban myth) - there is a story that Versed was used by an EMT worker at the Twin Towers on 9/11 prior to amputating the limb of a victim because she was trapped and there was no way they could have given her general anesthesia in that situation. Subsequently, her amnesia spared her needless suffering. | M | 52 | Unknown 1X day | 3/24/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | I felt fine. The nurse who attended me and administered the Versed into my IV was about 40 years old and was extremely hot. I was flirting with her and thought I was doing well. But as the medication began to take effect, she told me that she was married. That was the last thing that I remember. I have no recollection of the doctor inserting the scope into my azzzz although I did become aware of some discomfort toward the end of the procedure as the doctor pulled the scope out of my azzzz. | The colonoscopy procedure involves the introduction of air into the colon to expand it and allow the Dr. to maneuver the endoscope. In recovery, the nurse told me lay on my side so that I could comfortably fart the excess gas out of my colon. Versed has an amnesiac component that allowed me to fart and not even care if anybody could hear me. Versed is very useful for this purpose. | M | 56 | IDK 1X day | 6/1/2010 | 5 | Endoscopy and Colonoscopy | Dreamy, sleepy, and peaceful | I barely felt the IV going in took about 3 deep breaths, then nothing until they woke me up. It is 8 hours later. Still tired but think that is how it is supposed to be to keep me quiet. I told the nurse about all the comments on the web. We both agreed that all of us are different and that the effects of any drug could be different for each individual. She said from her perspective it was a wonderful drug for procedures such as these. Worked well for me! | F | 50 | Don't know 1X day | 6/2/2010 | 5 | colonoscopy | Sleepiness but not unpleasant. | I just had a colonoscopy today and was very worried about the sedation as I seem to need very little to do the job and had 2 incidents with general anesthesia where I had a little trouble breathing going under. The nurses were great and answered all my questions. They said they would start with a very small amount and see how I did. I was hooked up to monitors. I became very sleepy and the next thing I knew it was all over. No complaints from me about this drug combo. I will not dread having a colonoscopy ever again. | F | 51 | 1X day | 7/1/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | None | The drug was administered with fentanyl. Within moments of injection, I was in la-la land. I have no memory of the procedure. I woke up in the recovery area and kept falling back asleep. I asked the friend who was there to drive me home if I had the procedure already. Was able to walk out of the clinic on my own and came home - then fell asleep for about four hours. I am still a little drowsy almost 12 hours later, but not to the point of it being bothersome. | M | 55 | 1X day | 7/1/2010 | 5 | angioscopy | Felt like I had a really good night's sleep. | I was awake and aware of the procedure, but so mellowed-out I really didn't care...even when I heard the surgeon say the two words you never want to hear a surgeon say during surgery ("Oh, shit.") I remember thinking, "That's interesting...." | M | 55 | 1X O | 8/11/2010 | 5 | Operations | I have had memory loss of the operations and was groggy for a long time afterweards (that day). I spept it off. I have had versed administered on 12 separate instances for surgery {knee, eye (3), hernia, and bowel resection, testicular (3), and colonoscopies (3)}. Not every one reacts the same to the chemicals in any type of administered drugs. The same goes for illegal drugs too. | I do experience the burning sensation when it is administered. That is not pleasant. | M | 59 | 1X day | 9/29/2010 | 5 | EGD and Colonoscopy | I slept like a baby after the procedure and after my husband brought me home.. | I do not know how much Versed I was given..I had a double procedure: EGD (scope of stomach - tube down my throat into my stomach) and a Colonoscopy. I was also given Demerol. I did not remember the procedure. Happy as a clam....My husband brought me home and I slept like a baby the rest of the day.. | F | 56 | ? 1X O | 10/9/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Other than a two-hour nap after being discharged, no side effects. | Was hoping to fall asleep during the procedure but remained awake and alert. Felt absolutely no pain (was given fentanyl)and when discharged felt 100% normal. Will not hesitate to undergo the same procedure in ten years. | F | 51 | 1X day | 10/25/2010 | 5 | Endoscopy | No side effects whatsoever. Just nice and relaxed. When the procedure was over, alert and self-sufficient. | I am a person who always checks out drugs, procedures, etc. before blindly walking into the "unknown." I am very cautious as I have a heart issue which can be irritated by certain drugs. As I had never had Versed before, I turned to askapatient for knowledge. By the time I finished reading the user comments, I was terrified. I was awake all night before the procedure and cried all of the way to the hospital in fear. I had already convinced my self that I was going to refuse Versed. However, when I spoke with my physician (whom I trust explicitly), he assured me that I would not experience any problems. So, we went ahead with the Versed. Thankfully, I had absolutely no issues with this med. I watched patient after patient roll in and out of the procedure room with no problem. | F | 46 | 1X day | 12/2/2010 | 5 | oral surgery, tooth implant | Took two pills of fentanyl 1 hr before surgery, started taking affect within 30 minutes. I have little memory of the drs office and no memory of the surgery. no pain at all, before, during, or after. Was able to answer questions while sedated. I had a very good expeerience with it. | F | 50 | 2 pills 1X day | 12/21/2010 | 5 | Endoscopy | Procedure amnesia, twice. | No undesirable side effects. Woke up clear, felt fine. | M | 57 | 1X day | 12/30/2010 | 5 | Dilation & Curretage | None, procedure went well. A little tired the rest of the day. | I had no nausea with this, unlike many other anesthetic drugs. Woke up feeling just a bit bleary, but alert and in no pain. Was able to go walk out of hospital and do light chores at home the same day. Would NOT have liked to go through my procedure without it. | F | 45 | 1X day | 2/4/2011 | 5 | Dilation & Curretage | None, procedure went well. A little tired the rest of the day. | I had no nausea with this, unlike many other anesthetic drugs. Woke up feeling just a bit bleary, but alert and in no pain. Was able to go walk out of hospital and do light chores at home the same day. Would NOT have liked to go through my procedure without it. | F | 45 | 1X day | 2/4/2011 | 5 | colonoscopy | Was given Versed in conjunction with demerol for a colonoscopy | Was given Demerol first, and once it took effect, the Versed was administered. I don't remember anything about my procedure, which is a welcome relief. For several hours after the procedure, I had some problems with short term memory, but after a nice nap, I was back to normal. I had no problems with this medication and would not hesitate to use it again for my next colonoscopy. | F | 50 | 1X O | 3/30/2011 | 5 | transesophageal echocardiogram | Briefly drowsy afterwards | I have to say reading this forum I was scared to death but I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The doctor told me exactly what was going to happen. Basically said, "we're going to give you this, it's called Versed, you're going to not remember anything and wake up in recovery" and then gave me the consent form. Basically they gave the injection into my IV, I remember thinking "when is this going to kick in" and then I was in recovery as if I had just blinked. I know patients react to drugs differently but for me I had no issues with it at all. I was given the drug around 9:30 and out of the hospital at noon with just slight drowsiness. | M | 29 | 1X day | 5/26/2011 | 5 | Colonoscopy | None | Went in for a colonoscopy. I was given Versed and fentanyl in my I.V. The anestegiologist told me that I would feel relaxed and sleepy and that was it. Woke up in post-op 40 minutes later and walked out of the hospital 45 minutes after that. I resumed normal activity later that afternoon.No memory of the procedure and absolutely no side effects. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering an outpatient procedure | M | 49 | 1X day | 5/28/2011 | 5 | colonoscopy | none | I took versed in combination with fentanyl via IV. I don't remember anything from the time the doctor told me they were starting sedation until I woke up in recovery. From my point of view, I was totally out for the entire procedure. I will have to ask my doctor if I actually was responsive at all during the procedure and just forgot about it. The effects of the drugs (a little wobbly on my feet) wore off about one hour after I woke up in recovery and by afternoon I felt fine. This was my first time under sedation in my life and it went well. | M | 63 | 1X day | 7/1/2011 |