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 | Colonoscopy | I was given this drug against my wishes because i had a bad experience with it in past. The experience this time has been horrific / dizzy, 1 full day of non coherent sleeping, 2nd day of sleeping . Inability to perform normal tasks , suicidal thoughts and running away thoughts , hysterical 3 rd day in a fog, severe headaches, inability to concentrate and complete tasks, got lost driving a well known route, memory losses, 5th day hysterical , extremely tired, forgetful . It is a horrible drug. | F | 52 | 1 days 5mg | 3/10/2014 | 1 | colonoscopy severe bleeding | I used to think that all patients who refuse Versed were all control freaks....etc.....until I actually experienced being given this awful drug myself...I recently had a colonoscopy because of a bad family history of colon cancer, and readily agreed to "conscious sedation" with Versed/propofol/fentanyl and assumed that the sedation would be "comfy and relaxed"...it was anything but,,,,,the Versed was supposed to "make me forget the procedure" but what I remember was hell.....squirming in agony begging for them to stop and being ignored..nurses laughing saying: "he won't rember any of this" and just continuing this terrible procedure knowing that I could not resist. After the procedure, my wife (a NP) could not believe that I was being discharged, shaking, soaked in sweat (she heard my screaming from the waiting room)...and the nurse said: "the Versed will wipe out his memory of the pain"". It did not; this was a horrible procedure. | My wife is a NP and I am a research-oriented MD age 55. We live in rural America and both of us are employed by research corporations.......We both volunteer our medical services at the local free clinic...and I'm proud to say thatI have recommended many hundreds of colonoscopies...and a few clinc patients have benefited from these tests. But, if Versed is being given as a patient compliance drug to force "amnesia"..I would not recomment the test. Too many patients getting Versed with long-term memory loss and frank PTSD....I thought that Versed was givin to make the patient comfortable.....what a joke | M | 59 | 1 days 4 1X day | 5/5/2014 | 1 | Dental procedure | My four year old daughter was given versed for a dental procedure. when we got home she was unrecognizable. For 2 1/2 hours straight, she was crying uncontrollably, kicking , hitting, screaming not nice words, taking off her clothes, climbing on the car roof etc... I was horrified to say the least. When I called the dentist , they told me its a side effect of the versed and would wear off when the versed would be out of her system. It petered out about 4 hrs after it was administered. Never again!!! | F | 4 | 1 days | 5/20/2014 | 1 | severe suicidal thoughts | My son had a severe auto accident and underwent a series of surgeries, with Versed each time. He was violent, belligerent, suicidal and put under an Order of Protective Custody by the hospital and had an aide 24 hours a day for his entire 21 day stay because he was really crazy. He has no memory of being completely awful to family and staff. | An anesthesiologist finally told us that the Versed was probably the culprit. Subsequent follow-up surgeries without it have been much better. I know that he was on other pain meds for his severe injuries, but NEVER AGAIN WILL HE TAKE THIS!!!! He now lists it as a drug allergy, and so do I, as I think I was given a small amount of this drug before a brief dental procedure years ago, and I remember waking up sobbing and wailing. I am terrified of it. | M | 18 | 1X day | 5/22/2014 | 1 | pre-op | Total and complete amnesia which I did not want and is the reason I listed it as an allergy. | I wanted to be awake for the pre-op time in the operating room. When I complained about being 'out' and having absolutely no recollection of the operating room, my surgeon assured me I was indeed awake and 'in fact you were very entertaining'! Horrible people, horrible drug. | F | 57 | 1X O | 5/30/2014 | 1 | Spinal Block and Knee Surgery | 1st time reaction I became very agitated and combative jumping off the hospital bed, tearing out my IV, tearing my gown off and screaming down the hall.They gave me something to reverse my reaction. The 2nd procedure I became very agitated and verbally abusive towards others and unable to remember some of my actions towards others. | I did not know I had a reaction to this medication until it happen the second time, I will inform ALL my doctors I have a reaction to this medication to ensure it will never be used on me again. Horrible experience for me and my family who went through my abuse from me having this medication given to me | F | 44 | 2X O | 6/1/2014 | 4 | cataract surgery | amnesia, grogginess,a bit wobbly on my feet for an hour or so after, slight headache after drug wore off some (could of been from not being allowed coffee before the surgery, however.) | I was warned about the potential of amnesia using this prior to my surgery. They administered this in the OR right before they began,and I remember feeling sleepy almost immediately, however I remember asking where they made the cut in my eye as they started, and apparently I was quite chatty because I do remember them asking me a couple times not to talk as not to move my eye. It seemed like I had only been in the room a few seconds when they announced they were done, and I was surprised when I saw about fifteen minutes had passed. I was fine afterward, was discharged quite quickly, and got a nap in when I arrived back home. I would be fine with using Versed again, I had no nausea or dizziness and the staff at the clinic treated me quite well and informed me of everything. | F | 32 | 1 days 0.5ml 1X day | 6/3/2014 | 2 | Colonoscopy | I 'woke up' at least twice during my colonoscopy and I remember the pain! | So much for amnesia. | F | 52 | 5mg 1X day | 6/14/2014 | 1 | sedation for colonoscopy | Pain during procedure, amnesia after procedure over | This drug is used primarily for the amnesia effect, which is rarely explained to the patient. It has absolutely no effect on pain. The "success" of the amnesia is based on dose, patient's personal reaction to the med, and doctor's skill at tiltrating it. Max amount of pain medication may not be enough, amnesia is unpredictable. You could remember the horrific pain of the procedure, but have no memory of a significant amount of time afterwards. You could also have a good experience (some do), but why take your chances ? If you are one of the unluckly ones, expect no compassion from the medical staff. They just want you to shut up and go away. Very, very dissatisfied with this drug ! | F | 60 | 5 MG 1X day | 6/15/2014 | 1 | cataract surgery | Anxiety. I did not have amnesia because the dose for seniors is so small | I resent the failure to communicate the drug's potential effects. I also would like to say I got through a colonoscopy without either sedation or analgesia just a couple of months ago. I have read everyone's comments and suggest you NOT allow any IV placement BEFORE you get to the OR. Once that IV is placed, trust me, they will put whatever they want through the IV line. I refused IV analgesia because I was pretty sure they would add VERSED as well. Also, check your CONSENT forms and cross out the clause consenting to IV sedation. I wrote "NO MEDS!" and initialed it. They STILL tried to shove a needle into me but no dice. I WON. If you must have analgesia/sedation, avoid the neuroleptic type drugs, VERSED, KETAMINE etc. Propofol seems a good choice. I realize that sometimes, we just have to accept anesthesia and sedation but you DO have a say and you DO have the ultimate choice. | F | 74 | 2 days 1X H | 6/27/2014 | 1 | cataract surgery | Anxiety. I did not have amnesia because the dose for seniors is so small | I resent the failure to communicate the drug's potential effects. I also would like to say I got through a colonoscopy without either sedation or analgesia just a couple of months ago. I have read everyone's comments and suggest you NOT allow any IV placement BEFORE you get to the OR. Once that IV is placed, trust me, they will put whatever they want through the IV line. I refused IV analgesia because I was pretty sure they would add VERSED as well. Also, check your CONSENT forms and cross out the clause consenting to IV sedation. I wrote "NO MEDS!" and initialed it. They STILL tried to shove a needle into me but no dice. I WON. If you must have analgesia/sedation, avoid the neuroleptic type drugs, VERSED, KETAMINE etc. Propofol seems a good choice. I realize that sometimes, we just have to accept anesthesia and sedation but you DO have a say and you DO have the ultimate choice. | F | 74 | 2 days 1X H | 6/27/2014 | 3 | colonoscopy & endoscopy | Felt the effects for three days afterward. Unable to concentrate, slept too much, loss of memory, confusion, loss of balance. It would have been awful if it had not worn off. | I'm glad I didn't have to stay awake for my procedures, but given the choice, I'd have the next one done on site at a hospital instead of a clinic, so I could have the same sedation I had for a recent lithotripsy. I woke up feeling good from that one. However, all things considered, I would not forego a needed procedure if I had to have Versed again. I'd be more prepared. | F | 65 | 1 days 1X day | 6/29/2014 | 1 | colonscopy | skip this patient control drug..you do not want this drug | it's not sedation. it's patient abuse.....write on the consent: "not consenting to sedation or midazolam or similar drugs"..have the MD (not a nurse..and the crna "anesthesia nurse" won't cut it for consent..you want the physician to co-sign your refusal of midazolam or similar drugs..... | F | 44 | 1 days 1X day | 6/30/2014 | 1 | endoscopy/colonoscopy/biopsy | zombified, free will eliminated, complaint with ALL directives, function from sub conscious level until pain provokes primitive aggressive response and profound confusion. Diminished memory issues post procedures | This drug is not one size fits all nor does it behave the same each time. I am able to remember all three of my procedures, the tremendous pain of the Colonoscopy w/biopsy,the conversations (being asked if I was cold etc) my compliance with orders as well as my agitation when my extreme discomfort was brushed off as something I wouldn't remember anyway. I am not able to remember a tiny gap AFTER the procedure until becoming responsive to the nurses in recovery. During the first procedure (years ago)... my awareness was immediate and abrupt... scaring the hell out of me... like snapping your finger and being in a whole different room. In the second and third procedures... there was perhaps a 5 minute gap ... like hearing something in the distance and not being able to it make out ... similar to becoming conscious from a dreamlike state when waking. I'm not surprised people do not complain to their doctors about their experience with this drug when they become dismissive and defensive when confronted with an experience that doesn't fit that of "MOST PEOPLE". I am not able to remember some major events in my life... as if they simply didn't happen... yet I know that they did. I am left to question whether I am losing my mind... or did Versed remove a few more memories than it should have? Anyone that has not had such an experience could not possibly explain it when those that have... can't do it sufficiently. | F | 54 | 3 times 5mg IV 3X O | 7/7/2014 | 4 | cataract surgery | None, really. Just a little "loopy" after the procedure. | I really had no problem with this drug as administered for the cataract procedure. I was only vaguely aware of what was happening during the procedure, and "woke up" in Recovery very quickly. The "amnesia" effect lasts for a short while even after you wake up; I don't remember the discharge instructions, although my daughter tells me that I responded to everything the nurse instructed me to do. I was already familiar with what this drug does, as I was a surgical tech for many years before I retired. | F | 65 | 1X day | 7/22/2014 | 1 | My 1yr old needed a CAT SCAN | MY DAUGHTER BECAME AGGRESSIVE AND VIOLENT. SHE PULLED OUT OF HER RESTRAINTS AND YANKED OUT HER IV CAUSING BLOOD TO SPRAY THROUGHOUT THE ROOM | SHE WAS GIVEN VERSED AND FENTANYL THEN 3mL/KG OF KETAMINE. | F | 1 | 3ML/KG 3X H | 8/8/2014 | 1 | colonoscopy | Hives and anaphylaxis | Many people are allergic to Versed, including myself, obviously. Propofol alone worked just fine in last colonoscopy. | F | 63 | 1X day | 8/12/2014 | 1 | Eye surgery | Given for eye surgery-was awaken when surgeon said he couldn't do surg., because of rapid eye movement. Milliseconds later I could not breathe. Then I heard people running into room and asking what was wrong. I obviously survived, but what a scare! | F | 45 | uk 1X day | 9/4/2014 | 1 | Endoscopy | Creepy, scary amnesia | I was given this drug without knowledge of what it would do 5 years ago for an upper endoscopy. All I was told was that I was being given something by IV to make me relax. I remember the nurse putting a numbing paste on the back of my throat, then asking when they would begin...she laughed and told me it was over. WTF?!? I was NEVER told it would cause me to black the whole event out, and would have never consented. This drug is scary. It does NOT have any analgesic effect; it just makes you more sedate, compliant with directives, and forgetful (usually) of whatever happened to you. You are still able to converse with your providers, but you are not considered competent to give or revoke consent while under its effects...if you start screaming "NO" during a procedure, they can continue against your will. Recently, I had a colonoscopy. The pre-op instructions deceitfully said only that I'd be given something to "relax" me as well as a narcotic for pain. I refused both the Versed and the Fentanyl (narcotic). The Dr consented to doing the colonoscopy without either drug but told me "most people can't tolerate the procedure without sedation." This was not true for me; there was only some crampy gas from time to time, no big deal. It is obvious that Versed is used at least as much for the convenience of the providers as for the "comfort" of the patients. Avoid Versed (and also Propofol, which is similar) unless you actu | M | 47 | 1 days 1X day | 9/11/2014 | 1 | cataract surgery | Did not work at all felt every thing the doctor did and it was extremely painful | will not rely on this drug again | F | 66 | ? 2X H | 9/17/2014 |