VERSED Reviews (MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.7 (1094 Ratings)

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 5  Meningitis No memory of the events. No problems after. No lasting side effects from this drug. I have taken (or been given) this drug with two of my medical problems. I was given it for a pre med to a lumbar puncture for diagnosing Meningitis, and also as a pre med for general surg on my back. While I normally would not like to be on medications, and I normally like to interact with the staff, I do not want any memory of them cutting me open, or performing surg. on me. So for that I liked the drug. I can see where some people might not like it, but I am confused about some things, did'nt these peoples doctors explain the side effects or possible side effects to them? M 34 2 days
 7/18/2006
 4  Colonoscopy I was given Versed and Fentanyl. I was in and out during the proceedure -- can remember a good deal of what went on during the colonoscopy, can only remember one incident of pain strong enough for me to complain about. The biggest side effect of the Versed was feeling tired and weak for two days after the proceedure. I ended up taking additional days off work to recover fully. Note: I am VERY medication sensitive. I went in very scared about the proceedure -- I have a VERY nasty torturous colon the doc said was the worst he'd ever seen. Also, I have panic disorder, so it was even more nerve racking for me. I have to say I had an overall great experience -- little to no problems with pain and I was very relaxed throughout. F 46 1 times
 7/20/2006
 3  colonoscopy; sinus surgery first time i wasn't told about it ahead of time; i took it i awoke pale as a sheet and ready to puke. couldn't hold down food for two days. second time, i was not asked if i wanted it, even though i told the anesthesiologist i'd had a bad reaction in the past. apparently they had to give me anti nausea drugs three times before i left the hospital (though i only remember the third time) better patient education is really needed!!! M 37
7/29/2006
 1  Colonoscopy I was told by the Dr. that I was going in for a 20 minute nap and would wake up in recovery in about a hour. With no warning at all I was given the drug, and when I woke up I was sitting in a chair at home. I was so completely confused and disoriented for two days and nights after the test that I ended up in the hospital ER in a desperate panic. The worst part was not seeing any faces or hearing any voices after the test, I have never felt so unsafe in my life having been put out of the hospital without waking up. I have spent the last year in counsuling and am taking Zoloft to get over the PTSD,panic and anxiety attacks resulting from the VERSED. I never before had any problem with these attacks. I felt I was lied to about the drug and now have a deep distrust of the so called professionals. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you that Versed will put you to sleep. What it really does is take your mind away from you. Never again will I let them come near me with that drug. I will never let them use any other mind altering drug on me without a 110% explaination of every aspect of the drug. M 52
8/6/2006
 2  glaucoma implant awoke during surgery! I awoke with a needle in my eye -- kicked my feet -- doctor tested my sensitivity by touching a Q-tip to eyeball -- then I was put under general anesthesia for an hour, for the remainder of the surgery. I clearly, unpleasantly, remember it all! F 56 1 days
 8/11/2006
 4  colonoscopy Side effects? Well, a little grogy after awaking in recovery, then sleepy for a couple hours I was given 100mg Demerol, 6mg Versed. Watched the clock on the wall of procedure room for 3 min. Then next thing I knew I was in recovery talking with my wife. Later learned about the short term memory loss attributed to Versed. I guess thats good. I have no memory of the procedure, or suffer any post procedure pain or drug hang over M 50 1 days
 8/14/2006
 1  Endoscopy Had three endoscopies since I was 25 years old and don't remember anything about them except for the preparation and recovery, which, I suppose, is how the drug is supposed to work. However, the drug drastically reduced the quality of my short-term memory. While I still have vivid memories of childood and teen years, I sometimes can't remember why I have entered a particular room in my home. I had near-photographic memory prior to my first endoscopy and now must take meticulous notes to remind myself about even the most mundane daily tasks. Work is extremely challenging and also requires a lot of careful recording of instructions and/or meetings. I often forget information that was told to me mere seconds ago. I used to be one of those people who could remember everyone's names, birthdays, special information, etc. Now I can barely remember where I put my keys. I'm constantly losing things and forgetting important social and work-related events. I was never told that memory loss was a Cannot in good conscience recommend this drug to anyone who values their memory. M 35 3 times
 8/19/2006
 2  colonoscopy and endoscopy Gave me 4 times the dose and still never went out. Was awake for both procedures--unfortunately. When I go for my checkup I am going to ask lots of questions. Maybe someone is filching the good stuff and replacing it with Saline. They said they never had someone so completely awake and aware at that level dose. It was Versed and Fentanyl. Not sure of mgs., but will find out. F 44 2 days
 8/23/2006
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 1  colonoscopy and upper endoscopy This drug just didn't seem to work. I was pretty lucid throughout my colonoscopy. I was in intense pain and remember crying out as loud as I could a number of times and then actually sobbing because the pain was so bad. The nurse was pressing very hard on my stomach too. I don't remember the doc or nurse saying much. Then I had the EGD. I gagged horribly and kept being told not to "swallow". I was pretty awake at that point. After the procedures, I wasn't even drowsy. My friend couldn't believe it when she came to pick me up. I did have excruciating stomach pain after the procedures as well. The nurses kept telling me to try to pass the gas. Even after I did, it still hurt badly. They called my doc who said I might be in pain because of the nurse pressing so hard on my stomach. The doc didn't even finish the procedure, claiming I had too much "redundancy and looping". Ironically, while in the recovery room, I heard a doc talking to the woman next to me who had just Versed didn't work for me, but that was not the only problem. I had a sloppy, lazy, uncaring doc who didn't want to bother giving me any more medication. This may sound cynical, but some of these docs stack appointments right on top of each other and don't want to run late. In this day and age, to experience this level of pain is outrageous. If a medication doesn't work, you try something else. In most of the negative comments I've read, the doctors rarely seem to increase the patient's medication. And some people would probably do better under a general anesthetic. F 48 1 days
 8/27/2006
 1  colonoscopy and upper endoscopy This drug just didn't seem to work. I was pretty lucid throughout my colonoscopy. I was in intense pain and remember crying out as loud as I could a number of times and then actually sobbing because the pain was so bad. The nurse was pressing very hard on my stomach too. I don't remember the doc or nurse saying much. Then I had the EGD. I gagged horribly and kept being told not to "swallow". I was pretty awake at that point. After the procedures, I wasn't even drowsy. My friend couldn't believe it when she came to pick me up. I did have excruciating stomach pain after the procedures as well. The nurses kept telling me to try to pass the gas. Even after I did, it still hurt badly. They called my doc who said I might be in pain because of the nurse pressing so hard on my stomach. The doc didn't even finish the procedure, claiming I had too much "redundancy and looping". Ironically, while in the recovery room, I heard a doc talking to the woman next to me who had just Versed didn't work for me, but that was not the only problem. I had a sloppy, lazy, uncaring doc who didn't want to bother giving me any more medication. This may sound cynical, but some of these docs stack appointments right on top of each other and don't want to run late. In this day and age, to experience this level of pain is outrageous. If a medication doesn't work, you try something else. In most of the negative comments I've read, the doctors rarely seem to increase the patient's medication. And some people would probably do better under a general anesthetic. F 48 1 times
 8/27/2006
 1  colonoscopy and upper endoscopy This drug just didn't seem to work. I was pretty lucid throughout my colonoscopy. I was in intense pain and remember crying out as loud as I could a number of times and then actually sobbing because the pain was so bad. The nurse was pressing very hard on my stomach too. I don't remember the doc or nurse saying much. Then I had the EGD. I gagged horribly and kept being told not to "swallow". I was pretty awake at that point. After the procedures, I wasn't even drowsy. My friend couldn't believe it when she came to pick me up. I did have excruciating stomach pain after the procedures as well. The nurses kept telling me to try to pass the gas. Even after I did, it still hurt badly. They called my doc who said I might be in pain because of the nurse pressing so hard on my stomach. The doc didn't even finish the procedure, claiming I had too much "redundancy and looping" in my colon. I think he just didn't want to invest any more time or energy in my procedure. Versed didn't work for me, but that was not the only problem. I had a sloppy, lazy, uncaring doc who didn't want to bother giving me any more medication. This may sound cynical, but some of these docs stack appointments right on top of each other and don't want to run late. In this day and age, to experience this level of pain is outrageous. If a medication doesn't work, you try something else. In most of the negative comments I've read, the doctors rarely seem to increase the patient's medication. And some people would probably do better under a general anesthetic. F 48 1 times
 8/27/2006
 1  for relaxation before surgery Uncontrollable agression and anger. Would never use it again. M 1 days
 9/1/2006
 4  colonoscopy Relaxed but recalled everything during the procedure I would have liked to have been less conscious of events during the procedure. I have had around 15 colonoscopies to keep track of active Crohn’s disease. Some procedures have been painful, but the last five or six have fairly pain free. During the last procedure I carried on a conversation with the nurse and physician. I believe the conversations were coherent. After the procedure and once I returned home, sleep for about four hours. Not sure if that is due to the Versed or the Demerol. M 50 15 times
 9/4/2006
 5  egd I received versed and fentanyl for an endoscopy. At 54, this was my first experience with sedation or anesthesia, so I have nothing to compare it with except the other reports here. I was given no choice, but to be "asleep" for the procedure, and even though I didn't like the idea of losing control, I had heard some bad reports about discomfort during EGDs, so I didn't object. I remember the events prior to the procedure very clearly, right up to the time the drugs were injected. I was facing the nurse who was administering the drugs and watched her make two very slow injections into the IV over a period of about a minute and I felt no effects at all. She began a third injection, and I remember absolutely nothing after that. The next thing I was aware of was sitting up in the recovery room, almost an hour later. My friend who brought me said I had been awake since she walked in fifteen minutes before, and that I had answered some questions for the doctor, but I don't even rem A few minutes after I "came to", I realized I was holding a cup of water but had no idea where it came from. She had to help me put on my socks and tie my shoes for me, but we were leaving the facility within ten minutes of my first memory of the recovery room. I felt hungry, and we went straight to lunch. I didn't feel groggy or sleepy, but entering the restraunt, I had to concentrate in order to walk straight. By the time I finished a big lunch, I felt steady again. I took the rest of the day off, but never felt the need to lay down or rest. I felt noticably euphoric for the next several hours. M 54 1 days
 9/11/2006
 5  egd (continued) (continued) It was actually a nice experience. I dont know which drug the euphoria came from, but it wasn't unpleasant. The fact that the test only revealed some pre-ulcerous lesions rather than any of the bad things I was worrying about, probably contributed to the feeling. Also, I could feel no soreness or anything thing that would indicate that a foreign object had been sent down my throat. I glad I finally went for this I wouldn't hesitate to do it again, if necessary. I would want the same doctor and nurse, and the same drugs. I was told that I had a total of 10 mg of versed, but I don't remember the amount of fentanyl. I am a little curious about the amnesia. I hope that it was really as painfree as I remember. I'll get the other end scoped in a couple weeks, and after the EGD, I have no fear of the sedation. I'm not looking forward to the prep, but it's only a day, and it beats cancer. M 54 1 days
 9/11/2006
 1  Colonoscopy This experience was one of the most excruciating in my life and I am angry that the doctors and nurses lied to me, most likely to assuage what I now know were my 100% valid fears. In addition to the fluid they asked me to drink in prep (PegLyte aka GoLytely) causing nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramping, and a burning sensation from my esophagus to my bladder (because it was acidic) they lied to me about the actual procedure. They kept saying, it won't hurt, and you won't remember it. Well now I know it hurt terribly and they tried to use Versed to make sure I didn't remember it. I woke up mid procedure screaming and asking them to stop and take it out as they had promised they would before if I asked, and they only told me that I wouldn't remember. Well, I guess this Versed didn't work well enough because I remember it vividly and I am angry they used this on me, because I wanted a painkiller or an anesthetic, not something that would blur my short-term memory. My memories of mu F 22 1 days
 9/17/2006
 1  D & C I have no memory of the event now; so I had no working memory during the surgery either. Therefore I had no reasoning skills; therefore I had no self control. They tell me I tried to get off the table. Well, with the executive functioning skills of the three-year-old, a person will try to get off at table during surgery. Then they had to give stronger medication---All this considering I had Dr. orders and promise that this drug would not be given to me. All this considering I had success in the same surgery in the past on a local. Don't trust your doctor's promise. Bring a legal contract. 2 times
 9/17/2006
 5  Colonoscopy Loss of memory from the moment of injection into the IV until waking up in recovery room. My wife was in the recovery room and later recounted my conversation, about which I remember nothing. After 30 minutes in recovery room, I was pretty well conscious and having a water and crackers, then the doctor came in, and I was able to understand him. Groggy on the way home, slept, and was a little dopey for the rest of the day. I like this drug because it made me totally forget the procedure, which is what I wanted. I told them to knock me out and don't let me wake up until it is over -- and that is what they did. Luckily I had a wife to drive me back and watch out for me, you will need that if you take this drug. So, if you don't mind the amnesia aspect of it, then it is ok. Seriously -however - you might say something you don't recall, so be careful if you are worried about leaking private info without recalling. M 43 1 days
 10/17/2006
 1  wisdon teeth extraction I was fine during the surgery, but afterwards they were not able to wake me up. Then, i started crying hysterically, had convulsion like episodes and problems breathing. My blood pressure dropped quite a bit. Finally, after going through all this for about 2 hrs, they were finally able to wake me up. My mom was back there during most of this recovery time and she said they were ready to call 911 to take me to the hospital. I feel fine now. I remember hearing everything they were saying to me (during recovery) but for some reason I could not get my body to respond to them. A day later, I am having headaches. This same thing happen to me at 16 when I drank too much alcohol and passed out. Anyway, I will never have Versed again!! F 18 1 times
 11/11/2006
 5  Colonoscopy Had never had a sedated procedure in my life so was quite anxious. Started with an oral sedative about 30 minutes beforehand. Was told they were using 5 mg Versed and 100 micrograms Fentanyl, both IV. Doctor entered, asked if I had any questions, I said no and the next thing I was aware of was being wheeled into the recovery room 40 minutes later. No transition awareness just boom it's over. Could hardly believe it. I was only a little groggy for about 30 minutes and the wife drove me to the Pancake House where we had a comfortable meal, then home. Felt normal at home. Overall, the experience was no big deal including the prep, and certainly was nothing to fear. I would not hesitate to do it again when called for. Not sure of how to rate Versed vs Fentanyl's effect but I was totally pleased with the lack of discomfort that the combination produced. M 52 1 days
 11/15/2006

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