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 / endoscope | None | That I know of, this is the 5th time I have had versed it followed with diprivan and ultiva as anesthesia agents. All I know is they were starting to give it to me and the next I am in recovery. | F | 54 | | 1/18/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | slight dizziness | I was given fentanyl and versed. Slight dizziness and off to never never land. I did not remember anything and woke up a half hour later. | F | 52 | 1 times | 1/18/2008 | 5 | colonoscopy and dental surgery | This was the second and third times that I have had versed and had absolutely no negative side effects or after effects. I don't remember any of the dental surgery and they woke me up before the colonoscopy was over for a "tour of my colon" but I had no pain or weirdness. | As with any medication I'm sure it can effect different people in a whole range of ways but for me it is a good medication. | F | 46 | | 1/24/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | No side effects at all | One moment I was on the table with the doc telling me I was going to start feeling drowsy and he next moment they were telling me the procedure was complete and asking me how I felt. | M | 51 | 1 days | 1/25/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | violently ill vomited for ten minutes | upset stomach for weeks colon was completely negative for problems | F | 87 | | 1/28/2008 | 1 | colonscopy and then endoscopy | For the colonoscopy, don't remember most of the day and had a bad headache for two days after (felt like a bad hangover). Had the endo a few days later and told them about the reaction before. I think they reduced the dosage as memory loss was only for the procedure and about an hour after. Still feel a little foggy and dizzy two days later. | M | 35 | | 1/30/2008 | 5 | EGD/colonoscopy | It was a breeze and I wouldn't have it any other way. The nurse asked me what my favorite cocktail was and I told her and she said you are going to get like ten of them in a minute and without the hangover. She was right. Smooth sailing all the way..woke up in recovery, my daughter took me home and I hate a lite breakfast and went back to bed...for 5 hours..great day! | F | 50 | 1 days | 1/31/2008 | 5 | Removal of Wisdom Teeth | It first I got drowsy and felt very pleasant. Next thing I knew - It was over with! When I walked down the hall, my husband said that I would raise my legs super high to take a step. As time has past, I do remember alot more - but no pain or bad memories. After the procedure I was so happy and wanted to tell everyone that I was worried for nothing. But they did not want me to talk. No bad dream, no bad side affects of any kind. | I would suggest NOT to drink caffine or take any diet pills of any kind before having versed. "Uppers" so to speak will cause bad side affects. | F | 23 | 1 times | 1/31/2008 | 1 | by-pass graft leaked | Lost memory of entire hospital stay (11 days). Anger during the time it was administered. Attempted to remove IV's. Somethings occured that ruined my friendship of 48 years (friend won't speak to me since the hospital stay). My relationship with my daughter was ruined by something said that I have no recollection of. She won't discuss what occured that causes our estrangement nor will her sister tell me. I have had on-going memory loss. To be told it was given for anxiety was an excuse. The staff and medication created the anxiety. | I am extremely pragmatic and deal with reality better then the unknown. I am not afraid of death though I dislike pain. I could have understood medication for for the two and half days on life support but for more then 11 days...why? I was raped years ago and trust is difficult enough. The hospital staff wrote for "anxiety" damn the versed and the attitudes of excluding me in my care caused anxiety. I've cared for many family members so I am prepared and not afraid I want to know not have information hidden from me. No one discussed versed with me or prepared my family for the reactions it gives. I never want any medication like that ever again! I am one who can and will deal with reality. I am having difficulty now ensuring I never receive Versed or any amnesia causing drug in the future. I suffered Hypoxy and a number of other complications including coding once for 23 minutes (thank you for oxygen). I lost a total of 22 days of my life the medication did not leave | F | 63 | 11 days | 2/1/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | I had no side effects from Versed 5 mg. I also took Fentanyl 100 mg for pain. | I went on this web site and I was scared. It was my first time. I am glad I took the drugs I took. There is air that is introduced into your body during the procedure. When my procedure was done my nurse made sure I cough so I would pass gas through my rectum. I think this can help you. I also think you should have a good doctor. | F | 51 | 1 times | 2/5/2008 | 4 | Endoscopy/colonoscopy | Taken in combo with Fentanyl . Only real side effect was a lingering (day or two) effect of light amnesia. Like being slightly hung over or not getting enough sleep. | M | 49 | | 2/5/2008 | 1 | Colonoscopy | It did not put me out and I think they felt they could handle me with less care since I was not expected to remember anything. Pain was not ridiculous, but worse than I expected and they didn't seem to think it was a big deal. | Since Versed is NOT supposed to be a pain killer, I would prefer to not bother with it. It does not help the patient and the staff thinks they can push you through the process faster and with less care. | M | 51 | 1 days | 2/6/2008 | 5 | cardiac ablation | I had no side effect whatsoever..it worked perfectly...I fell asleep and woke up in recovery and that is exactly what I prayer it would do. | If you are having a procedure and your apprehensive or nervous, Versed is the medication for you. I was extremely frightened of having an cardiac ablation and for me it put me to sleep, I have no memory or ill effects from Versed. I recommend it highly. | F | 52 | 1 days | 2/13/2008 | 1 | venous angioplasty, colon/endoscop, | I remember acting out grasping at people during surgeries, crying afterwards, uncontrollable shaking with erratic heart palpatations. Overwhelming grief for 3 weeks after last time I took it. | The first time it was for minor surgery. I got what's called the Versed crazies. The next time colon/endoscopy, I was assured I would be fine but had to give me extra Demerol during one of the procedures for the crazies again. The next time for angioplasty I stated I didn't want the drug, they ordered an anesthestsist, but didn't get one. I was given versed/fentanyl it worked, although I remember acting out a bit again. The next and last time,I thought I would be okay. This was the most horrific experience ever. I had this same procedure before, for a venous intervention through the internal jugular vein. The nurse was nasty said horrible things to me, made fun of me and yelled at me, during the procedure.I felt abused. I remember looking out from under the sheet, not being able to move or talk. It felt like rape! It felt like being buried alive.I cried for weeks. After I had overwhelming emotions that caused me to shake out of the blue with no warning. This is very uncharacteristic of | F | 50 | 5 times | 2/17/2008 | 1 | wisdom teeth extraction | Burning painful sensation as soon as 15 mgs started to makes its way through me. Complete memory loss for 2hrs. Did not go unconscious, became very upset and agitated, they said I tried to attack the staff. Non stop vomitting for several hours. | They tried to tell me it was my fault I reacted this way because I occassionally smoke pot. However, I have found no evidence anywhere to support their claim. It is mind blowing that so many people are reacting so negatively and yet the drug is still used so regularly. Read all the complaints!!! Not just on this site either! | M | 28 | | 2/19/2008 | 4 | stereotactic core biopsy | everything went well, I had Versed to relax, Fentanyl for pain. I could hear the surgeon talking and the anesthesiologist but then the procedure was over and I was on my way to "Stage 2" recovery - home within an hour. Other than a bit of a high it was fine. | F | 57 | | 2/22/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | woke up during procedure, remember being in terrible pain and the nurse saying we are just going round a bend lie still, i remember them pulling my hands off the bed rail where i was gripping so hard because of the pain, next thing i recall is them telling me to lay on my back the pain just unbearable feeling that i couldnt even take a breath and thinking to myself please stop let me catch my breath but not being able to say the words, next thing i was being held down by someones arms across my tummy the pain even worse, feeling i couldnt breathe, i started fighting to get them off me, trying to pull the arms away feeling totaly scared and paniked, i also remember feeling hot flushed and nauseus telling the nurse i was going to be sick, i remember the nurse saying she is really hot and clammy, they stopped the procedure before the end thank god but i had no warning before that i may experience pain, was sick after and keep having flashbacks and i am very angry, my doctor has given me | do not take this drug, it is of no pain releif, its as if you dont remember the pain it dont matter but it does, am yet to complain about this but i will | F | 37 | 1 days | 2/23/2008 | 1 | Endoscopy | My 12 year old daughter came out of this procedure crying inconsolably. She was exteremely agitated, and was thrashing about the bed. The nurses could not control her, or get her to calm down. She needed Morphine and Benadryl before she calmed down! | If you have a kid undergoing any outpatient procedure, stay away from Versed | F | 12 | | 2/28/2008 | 5 | Upper endoscopies, eyelift | I briefly woke up during one endoscopy, this is because the doctor was not titrating the drugs correctly. During the eyelift I fell asleep before the procedure, and slept through the entire thing. I was given Fentanyl, Versed, and a local. An RN was responsible for titrating my meds. In fact, a great many plastic surgeries are done with only Versed, Fentanyl and Marcaine! | I am myself an RN who performs conscious sedation every day. Your experience with Versed depends on the skill of the person performing it. Versed must be titrated skillfully along with a narcotic to make your experience a pleasant one. As far as after effects, Versed does not cause nausea, that is the narcotic. Versed relieves anxiety and promotes very short term memory loss. The long term effects described by many patients on this site is puzzling, because Versed only stays in the system for 6 hours. Many of the symptoms described, such as pain and anxiety during the procedure, are the result of not being given enough of the meds instead of vice versa. My patients enjoy having their scopes done, it is a dreamy experience for them. I have never heard complaints such as I am reading on this site! Those of you who have had a bad experience with a procedure in the past should seek a new surgeon, or inform your doctor of your past discomfort. No patient should suffer during any proced | F | 47 | | 3/2/2008 | 5 | surgery | none | F | 74 | 1 days | 3/3/2008 |