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 | ACL Knee Reconstruction | Nothing whatsoever. (Other than regret over the intense anxiety I felt beforehand, thanks in part to some of the reviews here). A single beer has more side effcts for me. I experienced Deep Sleep (whether I was sleeping by common definition or not is inconsequential, I felt like I was sleeping just like when I actually sleep), Vivid Dreams, Relaxation, Calm Mind. In other words, everything the drug is meant to do. | I had an ACL Knee Reconstruction today at NYU Downtown Hospital. I had worked myself up into a wreck beforehand thanks to reading these reviews. I wanted to post a good review to provide balance. I too have an overactive a mind and anxiety over loss of control. All I could think about were the frantic warnings here that Versed would "steal my memory" and "make me a zombie". I was so scared, I almost bailed out of the pre-op room before the surgery, fearing it would alter me forever. Not to discount the individual experiences, as everyone is different, but that is not at all what I experienced. Perhaps because I discussed my fears with the anesthesiologist, or perhaps because I ultimately handed control over to professionals, but the experience couldn't have been better. I had a spinal and syatic nerve block, both of which I was relaxed for. She informed me exactly when she was administering more Versed, which I willingly accepted. Three seconds later, I was, for all | M | 33 | 1 times | 1/16/2009 | 5 | Transesophageal echo of heart | Just really sleepy even into the next day (today) | I had versed for the 1st time yesterday for a TEE and it's probably the most relaxed I've felt in years - I referred to it as a little mini stress vacation for myself. I have dizziness anyway from a heart condition, but it did increase when standing for the first time. I am disturbed somewhat by so many bad experiences on this medication. I have a friend who told me she was allergic to it and became very hostile and angry. I'm glad I had such a pleasant experience, sorry for those who did not and I am sure if they can get it put in their records as an allergy, they shouldn't have the problem again. I am allergic to penicillin and could die from it, but I know it is an important drug that can save other people's lives. I agree that noone should be tricked or forced into anything, but was that really the intention from the medical staff in these cases...? | F | 40 | 1 days | 1/16/2009 | 1 | endoscopic procedure | I was calm going into the procedure, but when I felt the drug injected in me, I experienced a feeling of sheer terror and anxiety. I don't know if I was overmedicated or had a paradoxal reaction, but if I was meant to feel relaxed without a care in the world, it had the opposite effect on me. I woke up agitated, angry,and dizzy & nauseous. I became severly depressed and had anxiety for weeks later. I never expected that reaction. | No individual's personal experience with Versed should be discredited by another. All drugs have bad side effects for some individuals. For me it was NOT a matter of "loss of control" - I have no fear of general anesthesia (TOTAL loss of control) but I will never allow this drug to be given to me again. EVER. | F | 58 | 1 days | 1/17/2009 | 1 | preoperative sedation | It's worth noting that many of the recent positive Versed ratings posted here seem disingenuous, and designed to boost Versed's average Askapatient rating. For example, the 81-year-old male from December 23, 2008, who gives Versed a "5". Dosages of Versed like the ones he describes are contraindicated in the elderly, so it's unlikely that any responsible medical professional would administer such dosages to an 81-year-old. Bogus comment. The endoscopy nurse from January 9, 2009 likewise gives Versed a "5," but never indicates if she has ever received Versed herself. A "5" rating means "Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal." Well, I don't doubt that Versed indeed helps MEDICAL PERSONNEL (like an endoscopy nurse) a great deal... specifically, by rendering patients docile and, as a result, more manageable. Versed does nothing, however, to help THE PATIENT. | More ridiculous yet is the recent "Knee Surgery" comment from January 10, 2009... this "real person" actually THANKS THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY "for manufacturing this product." Gimme a break. The pharmaceutical industry has one goal: to sell as much product as possible, just like any other business. That's why when you turn your TV on, every two minutes you hear the phrase, "Ask your doctor about _____." The pharmaceutical industry is not an industry motivated by altruism, and it likely abhors the existence of Web sites like this, on which people can freely make comments that are critical of its products. So, to anyone who is facing the unsettling possibility of receiving Versed for a procedure.... my advice is, read the below comments with a grain of salt, and draw your OWN conclusions. | M | 45 | 1 times | 1/17/2009 | 5 | cervical epidural | No side effects for me. | The drug was delivered through an IV prior to and during the 10 minute procedure. Initially, the drug felt cold as it entered my forearm, but that sensation was relatively minor. I basically just felt relaxed and it was all I needed to move through the procedure comfortably. Physiologically, it was a good experience. | F | 56 | 1 days | 1/19/2009 | 5 | Endoscopy, colonoscopy, spinal epid | No side effects, just relaxation and very sketchy memory of the procedures. Have had it for 3 endoscopies, one colonoscopy, and 3 spinal epidurals. One time I had to have an endoscopy without it because my BP was too low and I certainly missed it. It was like swallowing a snake. | Would rather have Valium but they don't seem to use that much any more. It wears off pretty fast (1/2 hour) then I just want to eat a big meal and sleep for a while. No lasting effects at all. | M | 52 | 1 days | 1/19/2009 | 1 | colonoscopy | Never again, a total nightmare!! My body was paralysed, i could not move at all and felt all the pain as dr.was doing 4 biopsys. i tried to scream, finally my words STOP you're hurting me came out loud. i was given 12mg of versed and 150mg of Fentayl. This is a very large amount of Versed! | Has anyone ever received copy of your medical procedure, you are entitled to it. i now have this on my medical chart to never be given versed again. Horrible side effects!!! Wish others here could list the amount of versed they were given. Also to add to this nightmare, the doctor did not stop when i screamed Stop you are hurting me! This was totally unprofessional on the doctors part!! | F | 49 | 1 times | 1/19/2009 | 1 | LEEP procedure/cervical dysplasia | Supressed breathing, uncontrollable crying, extended memory loss, hallucinations, anxiety, depression, psychosis. Have had significant transient memory loss over the past 6 weeks since the procedure, including suddenly forgetting where I am. Had hallucinations for the first 3 weeks. Experiencing extreme anxiety, depression, had intense obsessions with random things/people lasting 2-3 days for the first 3 weeks. Sudden uncontrollable crying. Becoming less with time. Thought I was completely losing my mind until my 6 wk post-op appointment 3 days ago. Brought up the fact that this surgery was the worst thing I'd ever experienced, (I've had multiple other surgeries in the past) and Dr. mentioned it might have been the Versed. Never had it before. | Was told it was "something to relax me". Previous surgeries recieved Valium, so wasn't concerned. Had spontaneous memory loss following arriving in the OR. Woke up in surgery with airway still in my throat unable to breathe, scream, or move, then was knocked back out. Woke up in recovery unable to breathe, began gasping for air, screaming bloody murder, and crying uncontrollably. Didn't know who or where I was, or why, just knew something awful had just happened to me. Was in immense pain and felt tremendous nausea, but nurse told me to "shut up" and refused pain or anti-nausea drugs. Was told my boyfriend wouldn't be allowed into recovery until I calmed down. Upon arriving home, found multiple large bruises on my arms, legs, and on L side from knee to waist. Dr. and nurses have been extremely evasive, not getting any answers. | F | 21 | 1 times | 1/19/2009 | 2 | Dentistry - cap over baby molar | double-vision, hallucinations, strong emotions, crying, vomiting | My son's dentist used it for 'conscious sedation' and told me of the side effects after it was administered. The effects lasted much longer than I was told. | M | 6 | 1 days | 1/20/2009 | 5 | colonoscopy | No side effect noted by me | No nausea, vomiting,or heavy sleepy feeling. | F | 1 days | 1/21/2009 | 5 | Colonoscopy | I viewed the entire procedure on the monitor and heard the GI doc make a comment at the end. I don't remember being wheeled back to the recovery area and estimate I was 'out' for about 20 minutes, since I knew what time I went in to be prepped for the procedure and what time my husband picked me up. I had a slight headache that night, which worsened when I lay down;it continued for a while the next morning under the same circumstances. I have no memory of those 20 minutes but it felt like I'd had a dreamless nap; I felt good. For me, that was a plus;I avoid taking naps because I feel awful and not refreshed at all when I do. The medical staff was totally professional and I trusted them to treat me well. | My HMO provided full written disclosure of the procedure in advance, including that I'd be given Versed and fentanyl. I had my ovaries removed laparoscopically (sp?) 9 years ago and back then they didn't give you this info. That's progress! I had no undue effects from the drugs then, either. | F | 66 | | 1/24/2009 | 1 | Foot | I should have never gone outside barefoot - that part is my fault. Suffice it to say I ended up in the ER and they needed at least an hour to stitch up my foot. Before they went to work the doc was chatting with me and I already said I was not nervous or particularly upset. I got the "something to relax you" line but I said "no" - I felt it wasn't necessary. You guessed it, I got it anyway. Like many here before me, I wanted to talk, but could not get the words out. I'm not sure if anything came out. I was not paralyzed, but it was difficult to move. That was bad enough, but there were times when I felt more of my foot that I cared to but there was nothing I could do to communicate my discomfort. | The amnesia part did not work (as far as I know!) Even though my experience was less than perfect, I'm glad I knew what was really going on. Versed is NOT a pain killer and it seems like it actually gets in the way of good treatment. They should either get the local right or put you out. | M | 28 | 1 times | 1/30/2009 | 1 | ear t tubes | my 7 year old experienced convulsions, hallucinations, vomiting, intensse emotions. i was told he would be recieving an iv due to mh precautions and was called to recovery room to discover that the anesthesiologist had made the decision to use versed without contacting me. absolutely the scariest thing i've ever seen. the doctors would not give me answers and told me he would have to sleep it off, and they were so sorry they made a decision without me. what!!!! my son was and still is scared. this is only the begining of my effort. this procedure was done at a world renowned childrens hospital. | F | 30 | | 2/2/2009 | 5 | SLAP repair (shoulder) | The only side effect (if you can call it that) was that I have no cognitive memory from the moment it was administered into my IV until I awoke in the recovery room. It was given to "relax" me prior to having the nerve block (optional procedure designed to make the pain a bit more bearable following the surgery - I forget the name of the procedure, but it did have one). | In reading these comments, I had no idea that Versed had this effect on some. I only stumbled onto this after doing some reading up on what Versed actually was, as I'd never heard of it before. Based on my experience, if the opportunity presented itself again to require this medication, I would do so without hesitation. | M | 36 | 1 times | 2/3/2009 | 1 | ENSDOSCOPE | Please Read kenroach.com/drugsinteraction.html combinations of drugs make it worse | I had 6 procedures every 6 weeks with versed. I experienced major depression lost my Job as a Senior Web Developer | M | 46 | 1 days | 2/3/2009 | 4 | Wisdom Teeth Extraction | Side effects include complete memory block of my procedure and feeling relaxed and groggy for several hours after. | I was told Versed would "help me relax". I was not told that I would experience a complete memory block. I did not research this drug prior to my procedure, so I take some responsibility for not knowing. I am grateful that I didn't have any negative side effects and am sorry for those who have. I am also grateful that I have no recollection of my procedure as I am very fearful of dentists and put this procedure off for over a year because of it. Honestly, I think I will continue to be more afraid of the procedure requiring Versed, than the Versed itself. | F | 50 | 1 days | 2/6/2009 | 4 | Angiogram | I did not know very much about this drug prior to my procedure. I was a nervous patient but they needed me awake to complete the investigation. I only have snap shots of what happened during the process. I have had no side effects from either the Versed or the angiogram. I have read the comments and I do not discount others who have had a negative experience but mine was okay. | M | 57 | 1 days | 2/9/2009 | 5 | MRI due to severe claustrophobia | A bit of a headache (could have been not having any caffeine prior to being given the medication), light-headedness, a bit of sleepiness. | This drug worked for me quite well. I had no amnesia nor any other unexpected side effects. | F | 43 | 1 days | 2/10/2009 | 1 | Endoscopic Procedure | I remember being wheeled to the little room and the nurses asking me to switch to the table. I was a little nervous but nothing out of the ordinary. They gave me a Versed - Demerol cocktail and I remember getting sleepy and the next thing I remember was waking up in the middle of the procedure. I was choking and trying to get the endoscope out of my throat and the nurse was pushing me back down on the table. I was angry and in pain, but the nurse and doctor just kept yelling at me to lay down. Which means they probably shot me up with more Versed. Anyway when I woke up I was confused and scared, I couldn't be alone because I thought something was going to happen to me. I was like that for two or three days along with in and out bouts of amnesia. It took about a month for me to feel completely normal. I don't know if this is a side effect of the drug but now I can't go in a hospital because I get really bad panic attacks. | This drug made me into a nervous wreck and as far as I am concerned it should be outlawed. I put that I am allergic to it on everything now, even my medical ID bracelet. | M | 33 | | 2/10/2009 | 1 | w/o consent for fracture | I was lied to. I was told I was getting morphine. I was overdosed and stopped breathing, according to my record because I wasn't told that either. It is only by reading my record that I found out what caused my problems. Side effects are complete memory loss of treatment. I have PTSD. I am afraid of medical procedures and environments. I awoke scared of everything. I had a huge headache. I now have dreams and nightmares. I continue to have memory problems. I often lack the ability to have ordered thinking and often feel confused.Even though it has been two years. I almost lost my job and I had to repeat a year of graduate school.I get no sympathy from the doctors who treated me at university hospital in Syracuse N.Y. In fact they refuse to speak to me.I have tried lawyers to no avail.My life is now a living nightmare. I am a nurse who can no longer practice because the PTSD is so severe. I can be reached at [email protected] I would like this and other drugs off the market. Let's f | F | 50 | 11 days | 2/11/2009 |