VERSED Reviews (MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.7 (1094 Ratings)

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 1  'Premed' for hernia repair I was given this drug under the petense of being given something to 'relax' me before laparoscopic hernia repair. I was not told I was being given Versed, an amnesiac or an anethesthetc. I remember being wheeled into the OR. Just as I got on the table and started to look around I heard a loud burst of static, and then was struggling to wake up in recovery. I never even got to really see the OR for which I paid many $$$ to use. I like to be involved in my care and know what is being done to me, and although I was facing general anesthesia I was looking forward to at least being involved in the prep work. My complaint is not with the drug, but with how it was used on me. When I complained to the anestheologist all I got was a lecture about how I had to trust 'those who know what they are doing', this after catching him red handed misrepsenting what he was going to do! I think this drug would be fine if used to give people choices, but it suspect it is mainly being used to speed things up. I will never forgive the anesthesiologist or the hospital for mispresenting what they were about to do to me. M 57 1 days
11/6/2005
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 1  Dislocated shoulder, age 18 Total loss of memory for four days, other amnesiac periods, plus upset stomach. The doctor told me that this would help relax me while they set my shoulder. I remember getting the shot, the next thing I know I'm in the car on the way to the doctor...four days after having my shoulder reset. I was a zombie for days, my parents said, and then I started to feel sick and the grogginess stayed with me for another three or four days. I was not amused or pleased. Relaxing and a total loss of memory are two seperate things. I have to have a colonoscopy soon and will be avoiding Versed at all costs. F 25 1 days
11/16/2005
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 4  pediatric dental fillings She is 20 pounds, 20 months old female and it seemed to just make her relaxed, like she was drunk. She was still responsive. She still cried during dental procedure, but not hysterical crying so she got through it. It was an alternative to general anesthesia. I really didn't want to put her to sleep. The dentist said he had hoped she was heavier so they could have given her more and it may have worked better, but you have to do it by weight. It took effect in about a half an hour and was gone in a couple of hours. She was back to normal very quickly. I would do it again to mellow her out, but hopefully with the dental wipes, brushing, and magnesium supplements we won't have to. F 1 1 days
11/17/2005
 2  Gen'l. anesthesia - abdominal surg. Info provided to me by nurse following my surgery: I awoke in Intensive care following abdominal surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. Apparently when the anesthesiologist attempted to reverse the versed induced sleep, my heart began an irregular function (heart attack on the table). I was told by the nurse and later by the doctor that this kind of thing was seen from time to time in patients where VERSED is used to induce sleep (General Anesthesia). I was told that my being "hypothyroid" may also have been a contributing factor. Secondly however., I have heard from several people that have either had problems or know someone who has had problems during reversal attempts of VERSED induced general anesthesia. FYI: VERSED is widely used to induce general anesthesia in most surgical processes, including oral surgery. The reason it is so widely used is because (I am told) it is a shorter acting drug and easier to reverse than other drugs of its type. In addition, because of it's memory killing ability, it helps erase any memory of waking up during surgery or of severe pain during surgical procedures. Versed has been used on me for general anesthesia purposes eight times. Each use was roughly 2 hours in duration and only produced a heart problem once. But then again, humans only have one life to live and all I can say is "buyer beware". M 48 8 times
11/21/2005
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 1  tear duct probe confusion, not able to recognize me or anything that was going on around her. She appeared to be afraid and completely freaked out. My daughter went in to have her tear duct probed. Simple procedure. They suggested Versed and said it would calm her down. It had the complete opposite effect. She was agitated, confused, scared, screaming, not able to focus. This was very scary, we were unable to calm her due to the Versed. F 1 1 days
12/8/2005
 1  endoscopic surgery for sinuses Anesthesiologist said he was giving me a sedative - failed to mention that it would cause amnesia. Have no memory of going to OR, had a severe panic attack after recovery. Total loss of control - no idea who was in the surgery room w/ me. Not informed or would have declined it. F 40 1 days
12/14/2005
 1  Versed Discussion Page If you have issues with Versed please visit versedbusters.blogspot.com/ and share your experience or add your comments. Go to versedbusters.blogspot.com/ M 44 1 times
12/19/2005
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 1  Colonoscopy 12-21-05 I experienced vomiting for several hours after returning home following the procedure, which led to severe dehydration, fainting multiple times, and a ride back to the hospital in an ambulance. In the ER, I fainted again, and my heart stopped. Luckily, I have a strong, healthy heart, and it started beating again on its own, just as the ER crew was preparing the defib paddles to bring me back. Thanks to my husband for sensing the urgency of my condition and calling 911! I have not yet, but do intend to, find out exactly how much Versed & Demerol I was given. Shouldn't a person's weight determine the amount administered? I was told that there is "a standard adult dose." I weigh about 110, so I can't imagine that I should get the same amount as a 250-pound person. F 53
12/29/2005
 5  colonoscopy The doc said he had to give me 2 1/2 times the normal amount to get me down along with demerol for pain. The versed portion felt great I can remember pretty much everything including the wonderful dreams I was having. It was great until the excrutiating pain kicked in from "going around a turn of my colon" I screamed a lot, Doc stopped for a minute they calmed me down, I went back to my great place in "Versed land" then there was more horendous pain my screaming stopped the procedure before it was done, he did not go around the last turn, unfortunetly. I have a fairly high tolerance to pain being a liver transplant patient, I've had many procedures. The versed portion is great if you dont have anxiety problems about not remebering things, because things get fairly fuzzy @ points, but it does not help with pain. F 23 2 times
1/6/2006
 4  upper endoscopy Doctor and nurse both elaborated on potential drug side effects including amnesia, which did occur. I remember nothing after the Versed was administered intraveniously until I awoke in the recovery room. I felt no pain or post-examination discomfort. I was lucid minutes after leaving the OR. The endoscopy was routine: no samples were taken. I was given a step by step detailing of what would take place and a timetable for recovery. Procedure was done in an operating room with full monitoring. It worked for me. M 66 1 days
1/11/2006
 5  colonoscopy First i am bi polar and get panicky quite easily. My experience was great. I remember nothing about the procedure, nor the trip home. No side affets after getting home. And the sleep was great, i also have insomnia M 61
1/17/2006
 1  hand surgery I was aware of my pain during surgery and couldn't stop them. I couldn't breath and it felt like they had a blow torch on my hand. I screamed I'm awake and your torturing me. I can't breath! and I fought them for my life. They fought me back until they could get me unconscious. I ended up with a wrenched back and the IV in my other hand ripped me up inside. Since this happened a week ago I have felt like ripping someones heart out and feeding it to them. A real rage. I'm looking for an attorney. The surgery turned out to be more traumatic than having my thumb and forefinger almost completely removed by a table saw. This stuff should be avoided at all costs. M 48 1 times
1/22/2006
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 5  Finger Surgery This stuff was great. I'm 21F, 125 lbs, no health problems. Within a few minutes of administration I was completely relaxed without a care in the world, it was almost euphoric. No complaints, no side effects. F 21 1 times
1/27/2006
 5  colonoscopy I vomited in the car on the way home and did not remember it. I was told I might sleep and would forget what happened. I had a wonderful sleep and I could remember little about going home. I slept until 5pm that day and felt great. I'm glad I did not remember the procedure. F 40 1 days
1/27/2006
 2  colonoscopy The first colonoscopy I had I received Versed and a narcotic pain killer. I remember being brought into the proceedure room and the drugs being administered and the next thing I remember was sitting in the recovery room drinking ginger ale. I remember no pain. Five years later I underwent another colonoscopy performed by the same physician using the SAME medications and the pain was excruciating. I felt like I was being disemboweled F 45
2/4/2006
 5  colonoscopy I don't know if it's a "side effect." When I awoke in recovery, I had a sense that I had yelled "You're really hurting me" during the procedure. But I didn't have a sense memory of the actual pain and wasn't sure it wasn't just a dream. I didn't feel at all upset by this (since I had no feeling/memory of pain). I was just puzzled. I later found out the doctor gave me additional pain meds during the procedure, so it probably happened. (I forgot to ask him afterwards and haven't talked to him since then.) One minute I was awake in the surgery room feeling very anxious, and -- seemingly -- the next minute I was awake and feeling fine in recovery. I was only a little tired, and when I went home I slept for about 1 hour, ate, and had a low-key day. I'm very happy I didn't really have to experience and remember the colonoscopy. I feel my doctor dealt appropriately with the pain by giving me more pain meds when I apparently yelled that I was in pain. I would definitely use Versed again as long as I knew my doctor would be sensitive to my need for pain medication, too. F 56 1 times
2/19/2006
 4  colonoscopy Received Versed for the 2nd time - the first time for relaxation for a hysterectomy several years ago. I remember being wheeled into the examination room and the nurse telling me she was starting to inject the drug. I remember nothing about the procedure. My first memory following the procedure is of lying in the recovery room calmly chatting with my mother (although I don't remember what was said!) My recovery stay was short (30 minutes) and I remember being driven home, where I had a bite to eat and took a 4 hour nap. I woke up tired but aware. I do have some "memory lapses" of what happened during the recovery phase (I don't remember getting dressed for example) but nothing long term. Frankly, I don't care or necessarily want to remember a colonoscopy! As a nurse, I understood the actions of versed. Maybe better "pre op education" would help calm any anxieties related to short term amnesia from the drug. F 50
2/21/2006
 5  Colonoscopy I had Demerol with it, and shortly after it started, I felt my arm getting warm around the IV and about a minute or so later started feeling light headed then woke up 40 minutes later feeling fine. They gave me hot chocolate and crackers for awhile and I felt a little light headed getting dressed. Other than the 40 minutes that I slept or forgot, there was no problems. No disorientation, pain, etc. If I need this proceedure in another 5 to 10 years; I want the same doc and meds. The Zelnorm and Miralax with 64 ounces of Gatorade propel was not bad; the many times on the can through the evening and all night was a pain. M 57 1 times
2/24/2006
 1  colonoscopy I don't know if it is a side effect or not but I had a colonscopy on Friday and they claim they gave me Demerol 100 mg and Versed 2 mg. I don't think they gave me anything. I remember the pain and squeezing the nurse's hand for dear life and begging the doctor to stop. I am very disappointed because the pain was excruciating. Anyone else had this experience? F 52 0 days
3/18/2006
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 5  colonoscopy Remember nothing of colonoscopy and was tired and kind of out of it the rest of the day. M 57 1 times
3/22/2006

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