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 | Ganglion Cyst Removal | I was supposed to have an out-patient procedure to remove a cyst on the inside of my wrist. I was not told the name of the drug until I asked days later. I was only told I was getting mild sedation. The amnesia was never mentioned. I remember feeling panicky as the drug took effect and the next thing I knew I was in the recovery area. I felt like I had just woke up from a nightmare. | I feel like something bad happened during surgery but I don't know what. I am angry that did not explain this drug to me first and basically gave me no choice about having it. I will make sure I never get Versed again. | M | 36 | 1 days | 10/23/2008 | 2 | colonoscopy x 2 & cataract surgery | first colonoscopy 20 years ago versed made me agitated and my blood pressure go up - the doctor kept giving more versed (i got a lot of versed) to try to calm me down and i just kept getting more agitaged and talked uncontrollably as fast as i could for over 2 hours plus i was VERY HONEST with all i said (was like truth serum). also, i woke up during procedure. doctor said it was my attitude and not the medicine that was causing the problem. second colonoscopy was this year and i do not remember procedure (got a lot of versed) but while still at hospital had a panic attack (i had never had a panic attack before), after i went home i could not sleep for over a week plus had anxiety for over a week and chest pain. cataract surgery 2 weeks ago: given small dose of versed - do not remember procedure but could not sleep for 4 days after i went home. doctors and nurses won't believe me it is this medicine: i wish to have something else given to me instead of versed but do not know if anyon | just got versed during procedures | F | 53 | | 10/24/2008 | 5 | Brain surgery, cervical epideral | I feel horrible reading the comments people have written about themselves, children and loved ones. I have had some severe reactions to medications through out my surgeries involving brain surgery and other surgeries. Sadly, horribly nightmarish siatuons... I know people's pains... I've come to recognized the care and the medical staff's sincere abilities to help you as much as possible. I also have been in the care of medical staff that were not very compassionate or forgiving... I have had many horror stories but I would like to say that they deal with patients day in and day out. In some cases, the rare cases maybe they are sick and obviously deserve no license an most likely jail time but they are put under in 'most' cases intense pressure everyday and see dozens of patients with ailments ranging from here to the moon... everything from drug seekers to the honest patient. Sadly, they have to try an be psychologists, psychiatrists, surgeons, anesthesologists, nurses, ect... Everyone | M | 26 | | 11/2/2008 | 1 | Setting Broken Arm | I don't remeber anything after 2 minutes of being given it but when i finally came to about 6 hours after the surgry I was told that i had an allergic reation to the versed and a red line started going up my arm where it was injected and they had to... give me tyanol? But i was also told that i was talking incoherently during and after the surgery, My parents were in the room and i kept asking my dad for a bite of the hot dog he had, and i kept telling people to answer the phone that wouldnt stop ringing and i was swarmed by flying pink elephants, and i'm not lying about that... i do remeber some of it... and it wasn't funny | M | 17 | | 11/3/2008 | 1 | sedation for colonoscopy | severe nausea and vomiting, severe sharp pain, very cold, very weak, had to go to the emergency | F | 64 | | 11/4/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | severe pain, nausea and vomiting, rash, haunting partial amnesia and severe disorintation | versed (midazolam) is a terrible drug. Since it has no pain-relieving propertis and often causes severe mental problems, I asked my gastro not to use it; just use painkiller (fentanyl) only. The uncaring slob gave it to me anyway, the exam was a nightmaer and all they cared about was getting me out the door. I have had 3 colonoscopies, first 2 with fentanyl only and they weer a bereze. This last exam with versed was a nightmare. My husband (a physician) had a similar reaction to versed; I wish that I had heeded his warnngs about this terrible drug. | F | 45 | 1 days | 11/9/2008 | 5 | steroid shots for torn hamstring | What a bunch of candy asses!!! I was given Versad, and within 15 minutes I was out cold !! Never felt any shot pain, no pain afterwards, but the stuff did knock me stupid. My wife had extreme difficulty moving me from the car. I was out of it, said things I don't remember, etc. Recommendations: have at least 2 people waiting for you when you come out of any medical procedure when using this. But I recommmend this. | M | 47 | 1 days | 11/11/2008 | 1 | breast cyst biopsy | Nausea for 10 hours after surgery. Terrible effect. Did not need this drug at all. Why is it used? | F | 65 | 1 times | 11/14/2008 | 4 | Colonoscopy | I said something I regret and do not remember it. Luckily my girlfriend is a nurse and had heard things like that before. She still loves me - I think. | Versed/fentinyl caused me to "leave the planet" for a couple hours, sleep for about six more, and be a little out of sorts for a couple more hours. No pain, though. I suppose it beats the "gunfighter's anesthetic": a bottle of whiskey and a towel to bite down on. If I need another colonoscopy maybe I'll ask them to duct tape my mouth shut. | M | 50 | 1 days | 11/18/2008 | 5 | Bunionectomy | No side effects | Great Stuff. I was administered VERSED and remembered getting the shot then thereafter nothing. This stuff is GREAT!! I slept thru the whole surgery. I don't even know when I got wheeled into the OR. I just remember waking up in recovrey. Highly recommend. | F | 48 | 1 times | 11/22/2008 | 1 | Before surgery | none | It didn't do anything for me at all. | F | 33 | 1 days | 11/23/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | Like others here, was basically awake, in pain, but unable to communicate or respond. I was also lied to, given the 'something to relax you' BS. | Memory and coordination problems persisted for days. I think this drug is of no benefit to the patient. It is for the staff's convenience and probably helps make them extra money. | M | 56 | | 11/30/2008 | 5 | Breast Lump Removal | None | AMAZING! A stressful situation made much easier, I remember parts of the surgery and talking to the nurses. Was given in combo with Fentanyl ( also amazing). Was up and walking/talking as normal within about 15 min of having sutures put in. | F | 24 | 1 days | 12/2/2008 | 1 | Surgical procedure | I was given Versed for an eyelid surgery. I was fine when they first administered it, but when they actually wheeled me into the surgery I felt a huge wave of panic overcome me. The next thing I knew I was waking up. I have a lot of nausea from anesthesia and pain meds so I was really happy I felt so good. But, the following day I became extremely anxious and terrified, like I was reliving the moment of panic I felt before they put me out in the surgery. I couldn't eat or sleep. I literally paced in circles for hours. I felt like a crazy person. This lasted for about 2 weeks. I have never experienced anything like this before. When I asked my doctor he told me that it wasn't the Versed, but I am convinced that it is, especially after reading the accounts of others. | I was scheduled for another minor surgery where they were planning to use Versed, but I canceled it because I am too afraid to go through with another surgery. I asked to have a general anesthesia instead, but when I start to think about it I start reliving the panic I felt after the last procedure. I feel like I have PTSD. | F | 47 | 1 days | 12/2/2008 | 5 | For injection into herniated disc | none | I have had Versed administered by IV on 5 different occasions when getting an injection into a herniated disc in my lower back. I won't have the proceedure without it, it's GREAT! | M | 55 | 5 times | 12/3/2008 | 1 | EGD and Colonoscopy | Woke up during the procedure and remember feeling the tube in my bottom. Also rememeber the doctor telling the nurse to "give me more" sedation. Went to the Doctor today to ask if I had experienced this.. she stated "oh yeah, you had your eyes open and were talking". I am shocked because I don't remember that much and it bothers me that I don't remember a thing. ~ | They should administer this drug to people who experience severe traumatic procedures. But use with caution.... and don't be afraid to ask your doctor about everything | F | 32 | | 12/3/2008 | 5 | Colonoscopy | None | Everything went dark when I was chatting with the nurse administering versed. | M | 61 | 1 days | 12/6/2008 | 5 | 2 EGDs 1 colonoscopy, nerve blocks | NONE | I've had versed a total of 9 times and wouldn't hesitate to use it again. I don't have a problem with not remembering a painful experience. | M | 58 | 9 times | 12/7/2008 | 1 | Dental Work | My son has always been fine with dentists and doctors until now. He had an impacted wisdom tooth and another on it's way so we made an appt. to remove them. After they hit him with the Versed, he became irrational and would not cooperate. He did not appear to know where he was, etc. He remembers nothing of this episode. We were unable to get the work done and now he is freaked out about ever going to another doctor or dentist. The amnesia also concerns him a great deal. | Thanks a lot, Versed. I will tell every person I know to avoid this bizarre, freak-out drug. | M | 17 | 1 days | 12/10/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | Amnesia, terror, anguish, fear, mistrust, suicidal thoughts, extreme sadness | My bigest issue is being robbed of the descision to either accept or decline the drug. I have lost time of my life and I dont know how to reconcile my feelings of terror and anguish. I have a right to say NO to something being done to my body and I was robbed of that right. In my opinion a traumatic experience is the only event that will leave you these feelings just because you dont remember it it does not mean it didnt happen. This is the equivalent of giving a date rape drug to a victim and taking away the ability to say NO thus deeming her "willing" by action or the lack there of. | M | 51 | | 12/10/2008 |