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 |
| 1 | wisdom tooth extraction | this medication caused terrible trembling and I had to be physically restrained. It gave no pain relief what so ever. Terrible, scary drug I'd never let anyone give me this crap again!!! | never again, this drug should have NEVER been released to be used on humans!! | M | 22 | 1 days | 3/3/2008 | 1 | Insignificant surgery | Side effect is a ridicules phrase used by the medical profession, my experience with versed is permanent. They brush me off and say its my problem....... I understand why they say that and it is a horrifying realization, that’s when it becomes permanent......... | They won’t allow you to know how they treat you when under the effects of Versed, what type of mind does it take to stand by with indifference as human beings scream in pain? I think I know. Keep in mind that the word “normal” is a variable, what is acceptable today may, after the passing of time be view as a horrific act. It is ridicules to think that the thoughts of a society will not advance or regress greatly in a short time or over a half century. A little over a half century ago a society spent the day shopping, reading the news paper that described the greatness of the societies achievements. Life was “normal” and good, children played on the streets and it seamed as if the best of times. Then, a group of human beings, men, women and children were herded though town, for some reason the people of the great society did not see them as human, the children must have asked why, the adults could have known the truth simply by questioning, maybe they | M | 47 | 1 days | 3/4/2008 | 2 | Out pt. cosmetic surgery | Almost complete loss of memory for a day, and even now, 9 days later, I feel as if my mind is not working correctly. It's pretty scary!! | F | 54 | 1 days | 3/6/2008 | 4 | Colonoscopy | I asked for minimal sedation and was given a combo of demerol and versed. I was awake for the procedure, watched the monitor, conversed with the Dr. and nurse and made dopey jokes. A polyp was found and clipped. I don't remember any significant discomfort ... actually I don't remember any at all. When they were done I was alert enough to ask questions, remember the answers and didn't need a post procedure meeting as we covered it all then. I had a bit of vertigo for a day, but was able to make soup soon after the procedure. It was clear it was unsafe to drive. | Two days later I am having crying bouts that I think may be after affects the versed. I think in the future I'd ask for maybe 20% less of whichever drug made me weepy. I'm glad I found this site as I thought the blues had other sources. This way I know it will go away soon. | F | 64 | 10 days | 3/7/2008 | 5 | oral surgery (2) other (2) | the versed works wonderfully. I have had it for several procedures both in the hospital and as an out patient. I had good results with each procedure. I could hear the doctor but had no pain and was just a little woozy afterward. I did sleep a good bit the first day after I got home but felt so rested the next morning. This was after each of the oral surgeries. | I have one question. Has anyone else had this experience? The next day I felt no arthritis symptoms in my knees. I was totally pain free for 2 days. Then the effects wore off and I had pain again. Why? Sure wish they could bottle that in a pill. | F | 69 | 4 times | 3/11/2008 | 5 | Biopsy | Weak and a tad unable to walk for hours afterward, very drowsy and sleepy, unable to remember things that day | It's sad to hear all of these horrible experiences with Versed; perhaps the doctor didn't know what s/he was doing? When I had my biopsies (3 separate times), my doctor sat down with me, explained I would be given Versed with some other drugs, and what Versed will do to my memory and if I was okay with that. I was, and told him so and signed some paperwork. I felt like I fell asleep and then woke up with no memory or pain at all. I was drowsy during the day and a bit weak to walk (but I don't know if that is attributed to Versed only), but was thankful I didn't remember anything. I feel very thankful I had a fine experience with it reading everyone else's bad experiences. Wow guys, I'm so sorry to hear that you had bad experiences and/or bad doctors. Maybe next time I'll request something else for my procedures, but for the past 3 years, I've done well with it. | F | 23 | 3 times | 3/17/2008 | 1 | Grandson had to have broken arm set | 4 yr old grandson was given Versed to "calm" him down before the procedure. He became aggitated and agressive with family within 30 minutes. Upon waking up from procedure he was kicking and trashing around and they had to pull out his IV. He would hit everyone and everything, scream and hated everyone. He wanted a drink but would hit the cup out of our hands. We checked web on the medication and when we told the doctor we thought it was the Versed he indicated that it would not be four hours later. Wrong!!! NEVER GIVE TO A CHILD. | This medication turned a little 4 yr old boy who was so brave about breaking his arm into a totally uncontrollable child. Would never give this to anyone and will surely put it on his records and well as the rest of my family to reject it's use. | F | 60 | | 3/19/2008 | 1 | preop medication | I was unaware that this drug causes amnesia. I would not have consented had I know. I like to be involved in my care and even through I was facing general anesthesia, I wanted to be aware of and remember the preop time. Felt angry afterward. | This drug was injected into my IV without any explanation. The doctor should have taken the time to tell me the name of the drug and what it does so that I could have made an informed choice. | F | 54 | 1 days | 3/19/2008 | 5 | Neck Surgery; Malignant Tumor | None whatsoever; felt warm, relaxed, happy, and comfortable. Woke up w/o any lingering effects. | Everyone I've met during my cancer treatment has recommended Versed to me for pre-op anxiety, with nothing but good to say about it. It was certainly a lifesaver for me. This was a risky and highly invasive surgery, and for the first time before a surgery I was extremely nervous. I awoke several hours later feeling fine, other than the lingering effects from the general anesthesia. YOU MUST FAST PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE, otherwise you can expect to have a negative experience. Ingesting medication, food or alcohol can and will affect your response to medications given. | F | 29 | 1 times | 3/20/2008 | 1 | Brief Outpatient Procedure | I was supposed to have some debris removed from my hand - supposed to take less than an hour under a local block. After the Versed, I forgot where I was and why I was there. I could not sit still and they ended up stopping the procedure and now I have to reschedule. | I have to rely on them to tell me what happened since I can recall only vaguely small flashes. I do remember at first starting to feel panicky but for all intents and purposes the next thing I clearly recall is being in the recovery area. I felt shaken for a few days afterward. | M | 31 | 1 times | 3/20/2008 | 3 | Breast Biopsy | I am confused by what happened after my biopsy. After getting an IV prior to surgery I remember nothing...I just woke up and later needed only one dose of pain medication at home. However, in a week or so my patience was gone and I was provoked by annoyances I had previously tolerated. It evolved into a deep depression. I felt terribly unhappy, hopeless, anxious and frightened. I reduced my outside activities and stayed close to home. I began to obsess about possible injury in an accident or being taken advantage of by a manipulative person. I avoided interacting with strangers and did not put myself into situations I could not control. It took three months to feel more like myself and six months before I could tackle life with my old confidence. | I would caution people to ask their anesthesiologist whether this drug triggers depression, particularly in anyone with loss or trauma issues in their personal history. I believe it is powerful enough to trigger suicidal thoughts. I am planning to ask my surgeon if there are any studies correlating this drug with post-surgical depression or suicide. I thank everyone who is posting--otherwise, I might not have made the connection to the random change in my mood. | F | 60 | 1 days | 3/22/2008 | 5 | Multiple Procedures | I love versed! I've had it several times for different procedures and find it great. I always feel good when I have it and don't remember much of anything after it is done. | M | 25 | | 3/24/2008 | 5 | Endoscopy | I had only brief lapses of memory during the day of my procedure but was given enough Versed along with Demoral that I don't remember any of the procedure, endured no pain during (and only mild discomfort afterwards) and tolerated the dosage they gave me quite well. I fell asleep before the procedure and awoke feeling like I had slept for days. And after not having slept due to my nerves beforehand, I really needed it. I was VERY concerned with having this drug from some of the stories/comments I had read, but I am definitely someone who is satisfied with my experience and very glad that I 'slept' through it all. | F | 35 | 1 days | 3/24/2008 | 5 | trans esophageal echocardiogram | loss of memory of procedure | I was given 2 or 2.5 mg of versed and 15mg of demerol, both IV for closeup pictures of my heart taken through my esophagus. They said the versed would just have a "calming effect" didnt say a word about amnesia, but I had read about it. Last thing I remember was them hooking me up to the monitors and saying my heart rate was too high, then saying " ok, time to start, give her the versed" next thing I knew, I (in a daze) became aware of the tube in my throat, so tried pulling it out! they said "oh no you don't, we'll do that for you. we're all done anyway" I said ," what? I dont even remember you putting it in!? oh right... versed!" LOL. fuzzy head for a while and migraine a few hrs later but maybe more from the procedure than versed. no ill effects really. wouldnt be scared of it for next time. | F | 30 | 1 times | 3/27/2008 | 4 | colonoscopy | In combination with fentanyl. I only remember a few minutes of the 28 minute procedure. | I don't remeber insertion of the colonoscope. I remember a few moments of what was on the video screen. The scope would not go in the last 6 inches - even with Doc cramming it in and the nurse pushing on my gut. I was moaning so they gave me more fentanyl. They tried again, I remember moaning again. Later the Doc told me he tried twice, but could not get the scope all the way in. After the procedure they removed the IV, I stood up and felt fine, so I was able to leave. On the ride home, I got cold sweats, nausea and turned pale. My back was soaking wet. I laid down and rested for an hour and then felt fine. My concern now is what caused the cold sweats? Could I have had a heart attack on the way home and not felt it because of the fentanyl? Maybe PTSS? Maybe I'm paranoid. | M | 54 | 1 days | 3/28/2008 | 5 | Pre-op for knee Surgery | I am a disabled vet with PTSD so I know all about anxiety. This calmed me down without any side effects. I was relaxed as they wheeled me into surgery and I woke up in recovery fine and dandy. | After reading the comments I feel sorry for those who had this in pre-op. They gave me the shot after everything was explained and the surgeon went away to scrub. I was relaxing as they set me on the table and I said Thank you for taking good care of me. That is the last thing I remember after the shot. I remember everything before the shot from the knee shaving to the DR writing his initals on my knee. | M | 39 | 1 days | 3/31/2008 | 5 | endoscopy and colonoscopy | None. It was perfect. | I do not respond well to narcotics or any drugs that make me feel dizzy, lightheaded, or drunk. I was given versed ONLY. I stayed awake during much of the colonoscopy and some of the endoscopy. I forgot the end of the endoscopy but woke up easily at the end, before I was moved to a rest area. I felt alert, clear-headed, relaxed, and hungry. I was not excessively tired although ready to sleep that night. No side effects or after effects. I wonder if some of the effects people describe might be from other drugs taken in conjunction with versed or interaction effects. | F | 56 | 1 days | 4/2/2008 | 3 | Upper and Lower Endoscopy | Versed did exactly what it was supposed to for the procedure. I had little to no memory of it except for the gagging sensation when they took an upper biopsy. I was calm the rest of the day. However, in the following days, I experienced severe depression and still have great amounts of anxiety three days later. | I would, with great caution, recommend this drug to anyone that is nervous about a procedure, but be sure to ask your doctor about dealing with the side effects I share. I am still not myself yet. I am often sad, confused and anxious. It is getting better little by little, but a tough experience. | M | 28 | 1 days | 4/3/2008 | 5 | Arthroscopic knee surgery | Absoulutely none! When I last had anesthesia in 1992, it was valium and God knows what. I puked for hours. With versed and whatever else they gave me, my knee scope took 25 minutes, I was wide awake and not dizzy or sick 25 minutes after that. I had agonized over the side effects. Do the versed, let them know you have had nausea and with the better anesthesiologists, you will be just terrific! | F | 50 | 1 days | 4/5/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | extreme anxiety and Post Trumatic Stress Disorder | THIS DRUG SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 42 | 1 days | 4/5/2008 |