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 | removal of neuroma on ball of foot | Although I felt fine during and after the procedure, I now know that I don't remember everything during the surgery or immediately after in recovery. I do remember some things during the surgery and during recovery, including conversations with the surgeon and nurses. | I have great results from this drug - have had it at least 3 times in the past for surgeries such as carpal tunnel, removal of cyst, etc. Procedure lasted approximately 45 minutes. | F | 56 | 1 days | 2/3/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | Midazolam (aka Versed) is given for one reason, and one reason only -- to induce anterograde amnesia, which basically means that the drug temporarily disrupts the brain's ability to encode new memories. What doctors won't tell you is that the mechanism by which the drug exerts this effect could potentially cause lasting memory problems and other cognitive deficits. Memory is the backbone of personality, so if you value either, don't let anyone come near you with this drug. | As a side note, one way to spot the many fake positive Versed reviews here is that they typically contain comments that slander people who post negative reviews of Versed, most often by suggesting that only people with pre-existing mental problems or "psychological issues" experience bad reactions to Versed. In other words, nothing is wrong with the drug -- only with people who criticize it. But make no mistake, this is a truly awful drug that many medical practitioners refuse to ever be given themselves. Quite simply, Versed is an assault upon patient dignity. Medical ethicists must have been on vacation the day that Hoffman-La Roche first came up with the idea for this drug. | M | 39 | 1 times | 2/3/2010 | 1 | Colonoscopy | The sleep paralysis and disconnect from reality others here have described. Describes my experience to a tee. Also I was slightly addled for a week or so. I just did not feel like myself. I have had other operations with general and never had a slow recovery like this. | My sister-in-law is a nurse and she was appalled, said I should have asked her first and NO, she would not take Versed herself. To the colonoscopy patient who just posted 2/3/2010 regarding spotting fake positive reviews: did you notice the 5 right after you can't even keep the basic facts straight? They comment that they had it three times in the past, yet the Time Taken was one day. Hmmm.... | M | 51 | 1 times 2MG 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 4 | for colonoscopy | Immobile, saying strange things when I was in recovery room. Very tired. | It worked fast. I heard voices in room during procedure but did not comprehend what they were saying. I remember being in pain at times and saying "ow Ow that hurts". I don't know if I said it outloud or in my head. Nurse said I did not say anything in room. I still felt some pain during procedure which I thought I would not experience. I had Benedryl right before test as I was so anxious. That was worse then Versed. I was very dizzy, lightheaded,short of breath. UGH!That passed after 5-10 min. The procedure was fast and before I knew it I was back in room. No adverse effects other than being very groggy when I left and sleepy. | F | 51 | 1 days not sure 1X day | 2/10/2010 | 1 | angiogram | Drug administered without advice before angiogram. After angiogram I did not remember procedure and was extremely anxious and emotional for about 8 hours. No memory of procedures. Later they wanted to use it for colonscopy and I refused with no adverse effects at all. Talked to Dr. through that procedure, remember it all. | Would not take again. | M | 66 | 1 days 1X day | 2/12/2010 | 1 | ENDOSCOPY | M | 47 | 5 MG 1X O | 2/13/2010 | 5 | Epidural Steroid Injection | No side effects other than making a few inappropriate calls to my friends. I don't remember the procedure at all, but I guess amnesia is the intended effect, not a side effect. | Wonderful drug. I have 2 herniated discs in my lumbar spine and have had this procedure before. The first time I had this procedure, I did it without any anesthetic. That was quite painful. I'm so glad I didn't have to remember this one | M | 30 | 1 days ? 1X day | 2/23/2010 | 4 | colonoscopy | Drug performed as described i.e. I did not feel or remember any of the details of the procedure. From the minute it was infused until I woke up, no recall. My wife said I spoke with her and the doctor immediately afterwards, but I had no recall of these discussions. Did not remember getting dressed to go home. By the time I was released and got home I felt fine with no adverse effects or memory issues later in the day. All in all I was satisfied. | I'm a pharmacist and although I do not have much experience with anesthetics, I know this drug has been safely used for 25 yrs. Incidentally, there is an antedote for overdose or exagerated patient responses - flumazenil. | M | 62 | 1 days 1X day | 2/24/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | On Feb 19th, 2010 I had a colonoscopy. I was offered versed and I told the doctor "no" 10 minutes before being wheeled in to undergo the procedure. I was then put to sleep around 11:30am without the drug versed and woke up around 12:30pm. I am so glad I refused versed....it was normal routine for me after I woke up. I did not scratch my head and wonder what had happened. If you accept versed, all you are doing is tricking your brain into memory loss. Your brain will be alseep for the remainder of the day and into the next. Don't take versed!!! You don't need it!!! | M | 50 | 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | To the below 'pharmacist' who "'knows that Versed has been safely used for 25 years" (see below review dated 2/24/2010) -- evidently this guy doesn't read the news. Here is a link to a New York Times article which reports that over forty people have DIED as the direct result of having received Versed: www.nytimes.com/1991/07/04/us/records-indicate-company-ignored-warning-on-drug.html?sec=health&spon=&pagewanted=all | As the article states, "Within 18 months after Versed went on the market in the United States, the FDA received reports of 86 serious adverse reactions, including 46 deaths. Some experts say that other deaths may not have been reported. One anesthesiologist, Dr. Robert M. Julien of Portland, Oregon, said he knew of seven deaths in Portland alone. 'There were THOUSANDS OF THOUSANDS of very close calls' throughout the country, he said, adding, 'It was a real fiasco.'" | M | 45 | 1 times 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 1 | Colonoscopy | amnesia | Went in for my first colonoscopy as I'm now 53 and was 3 years past due. I hadn't eaten for over 24 hours and my sleep was messed up for the same amount so I wasn't thinking too clearly. I was given versed. Although the staff that prep'd me said I wouldn't remember anything I didn't really beleive it. The word amnesia wasn't mentioned. I asked for the minimum amount hoping I would still remember. I last remember being told that I was going be given the injection into the IV prep on my hand. To my horror, my memory then became a total blank untill a hour or so later when I found myself in the back in the prep room and the procedure, which I had wanted to remember, over. Even worse, I was told I had been asking questions about the equipment, taking to the doctor etc and those memorys were all gone. It was like I had died for that time. I will never let anyone give me that kind of mind altering, memory affecting drug or medication ever again. NEVER!!! | M | 53 | ? 1X day | 3/1/2010 | 5 | Endoscopy and colonoscopy | None | I love this drug! I woke up during the colonoscopy and I fought the staff during the endoscopy, so they gave me a double dose of Versed and another drug. No, I didn't "remember" the procedure other than I felt pain at intervals, but I slept the rest of the afternoon and the next day I felt fine. I'll do it again in a hearbeat. I think some of the "side effects" I felt was from the prep for the colonoscopy and not from Versed. | F | 62 | 1 days 1X day | 3/3/2010 | 4 | colonoscopy and egd | The only problem I have with this drug is that it burns very very bad going through the veins,but works like a charm. | F | 36 | 1X O | 3/3/2010 | 4 | endoscopy | Memory loss and cognitive difficulties. | The side effects are as I mention, but that's the whole point of taking Versed. Without it and Fentanyl, the doctor would have had no chance of slinking that scope through my digestive tract. A lot of people on here assume the positive ratings are fake, but honestly, from what I can tell today and for myself, Versed with Fentanyl is far superior to general anesthesia (which I had for an appendectomy). This is only my first day, but hopefully I have no lingering effects. But overall actually I'm pleased with how the endoscopy went, and I'm glad that I have no recollection of events between the mouthpiece and being wheeled out. | F | 32 | 9 1X day | 3/3/2010 | 3 | colonoscopy | the drug seemed to mask any knowledge of what I went through, that part is good | the after effects were not so good. Severe chills and fever for 2 days after the procedure, also so terribly weak that I was unable to walk upstairs to find my cell phone and call the doctor...would not have helped anyway, the doctors who give this are clueless | M | 66 | 1 days ? 1X day | 3/3/2010 | 5 | Cortisone injections in lower back | NONE | years ago I had injections and was not offered any thing and I wen through pure Hell! so the next time I needed them I made them give me something, after 4 nurses and 3 blown veins later, I still felt everything (I have very bad veins) so the last time I needed injections I told them I wanted "a double dose" the Dr refused and said the normal amount would be enough. So I conceced and as I was complaining it wouldnt be enough, next thing I remember I was in the recovery room with my hubby! (apparently the first time they never even got my vein!) Awesome stuff! Although for you people wh have this with fentanyl, I have to say that crap should be off the market. I was prescribed that for the constant lower back pain and over the course of a few days I started being tired, forgetful and slower. Eventually I called 911 because I thought I was going to die. turns out I passed out right before they got there and I did almost die! Fentanyl had stopped my heart! | F | 37 | 2 times not sure 1X day | 3/4/2010 | 1 | Colonoscopy | I can recall periods of discomfort. I have the impression that the staff wasn't very concerned - probably because they expected me to have no recall. I had odd bouts of anxiety in the following weeks. | Readers of this site should also see http://colonoscopy.dreamhosters.com/ | M | 55 | 1 times 2 1X day | 3/8/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | slight amnesia | when they first gave me my IV with versed and fentynl i could not stop talking to the doctor. I think that was from the pain meds. Once he told me to stop talking and relax, i was out. I woke up in the recovery room and kept asking what time it was over and over. I still remember asking it multiple times but then i couldnt remember if i was thinking of asking or if i asked already. it faded away quickly and i was back to normal.....dont remeber any of the procedure | F | 22 | 1X AN | 3/9/2010 | 5 | colonoscopy | none | I had the strange experience of waking up soon into the procedure and watching it as though it were 'The Incredible Journey'. I conversed articulately with the doctor about exactly what was happening, watched him snip 5 polyps and found it generally fascinating. I felt no discomfort. However, after reading this forum I don't think I will let them use it again, and felt somewhat silly for having not done the prior research. | F | 50 | 1 days don't know 1X day | 3/9/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | Dizziness and anxiety within seconds of being given drug, agitation, anger, and crying bouts post-procedure | Was only told I would be given a sedative, amnesia was never explained (I would have declined the drug had I known), and I lost memory not only of the procedure, but almost 3 hours afterwards. I was very depressed, felt "tricked," and will never take this drug again. Can anyone tell me why most doctors do not explain the amnesia aspect to the patient ? ( I tend to think it's not an oversight) Also, is 5MG Versed given within 10 minutes a lot for a small woman who is on no prescription medication, does no illegal drugs, and has low tolerance to alcohol ? My records say my BP was 128/44 at the start of the procedure, and then shot up to 135/82 within 5 minutes. What happened ? | F | 55 | 1 days 5 1X day | 3/12/2010 |