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 | given before procedure | I was given versed before a cardiac catheter ablation and became very agitated, aggravated, and felt like cursing while lying on the table. Did not understand or realize why, but later had my gallbladder removed and was given versed again beforehand, I just remember slinging my legs around and being angry, and I remember hearing one nurse ask the other how much she gave me, because I was very "wiggly over there". | I believe this drug is dangerous, as I felt angry enough to possibly pull out my own i.v.'s!! | F | 38 | | 6/19/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy | Complete amnesia--no pain, no memory, don't know how I got home, got in my clothes, got in bed, etc. Given 11 mgs. and I'm 90 pounds, so I don't know if it was too much. Given along with Fentanyl. | I had no pain from the procedure at all. I have no memory of anything. It was a bit frightening not knowing anything and even the next day I was still out of it. But, better than feeling it. It was the best sleep I ever had. | F | 38 | 1 days | 6/21/2007 | 1 | on a ventilator | confusion, frightening dreams | M | 61 | 10 days | 6/21/2007 | 1 | in OR for Bartholin Gland Cyst | No side effects from the drug but from my reaction to the pain which I do not remember but obviously experienced. Woke up with a horrific lump on my lip from biting it during the pain. I saw them strap me down to the table in the OR just before I went "out". My lip took about a week to heal. I also injured my shoulder joints obviously trying to move in reaction to the pain. I am resonably physically fit so must have been trying to move in response to the pain and injured my shoulder joints which remain a problem three weeks later. | I will never allow the use of this medication again. It is like torturing the patient and not allowing them to remember it. I obviously felt the pain and reacted to it. Why else would I have been strapped down and received injuries not related to the surgical site? | F | 58 | 1 days | 6/23/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy | No memory of procedure at all. Last thing I remember was the Dr. administering it, then waking up in the recovery room. Was given with fentanyl. I have no memory of pain. Worked great for me! No complaints. | F | 49 | 1 days | 6/25/2007 | 1 | Dental | This drug is nothing but trouble. See the other "1" comments. Mine's similar. | Everything I need to say has already been stated here by others. I will refuse this med in the future. | F | 38 | 1 times | 6/26/2007 | 1 | Colonoscopy | I don't believe this drug worked for me. I was fully awake when the colonoscopy began and I had severe pain through the entire procedure. I remember screaming and crying and begging the doctor to stop and the doctor telling me to take slow deep breaths. I wanted to punch him. I was too agitated to calm down and take slow, deep breaths. If the doctor had paused and given me a chance to calm down, I may have been able to better control the pain, but he just seemed interested in hurrying through the procedure. As it turned out, the doctor only finished half the procedure saying he couldn't "get around the final bend", so after recovery, I was taken to another department where I had a barium enema with all the corresponding x-rays anyway! | I will never take versed again. This was my first colonoscopy screening and everyone told me the preparation was way worse than the procedure. Not true for me! As much as I loathed the prep, the procedure was much worse. I will never have another colonoscopy unless I am totally under. | F | 50 | 1 days | 6/30/2007 | 5 | Colonoscopy | No side effects whatsoever. | Although I came to during the colonoscopy, there was only minor discomfort, and it was somewhat dream-like anyhow. Came to again sometime after the procedure, fully awake, no side effects, able to resume a normal day after going home. I can't believe some of the comments here; seems like some folks are trying hard to generate support for a class action suit. Versed worked great without any of the side effects of pain killers or general anasthesia. | M | 52 | | 7/4/2007 | 5 | ercp and egd | i have woken up from it on 3 occasions. | i have been put under at least 30 times using this method with versed and benadryl. i never remember a thing and wake up in the recovery room very drowsy and sleep all night and half the next day. | F | 47 | 1 days | 7/5/2007 | 1 | denal work for implants | I have not memory of the dentla work, but woke up in the middle of the night with hiccups. The hiccups lasted 48 hours. I was exhausted from not sleeping and pain | May sure you ask about the side effects - hiccups are more common according to my doctor. | M | 58 | 1 days | 7/6/2007 | 1 | Colonoscopy | I can remember some parts of the procedure. I wanted to communicate with the staff but could not, as if in a sleep paralysis. The pain was not ridiculous, but I did not like being unable to move or speak. | My short term memory was unreliable for a couple of days. A few times I went into a room and forgot why. I also misplaced small items 2 or 3 times. | M | 50 | 1 times | 7/11/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy | Great drug! | 5mg of Versed with 100mg of Demoral. Great cocktail. Very short half life; no pain; no memory of procedure. | M | 1 days | 7/16/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy | Absolutely none. | Versed w/Demerol My procedure was 7:45 AM. The Dr. told me that there would be a slight burning sensation in my vein but I was out before that happened. About a half hour after the procedure, the Doctor spoke with us for about 15 minutes (So my husband tells me) and I lucidly answered questions. He told my husband that I must have been really tired because I didn't stir during the entire procedure. My husband got me dressed and brought me home. I ate a light breakfast and a few hours later went shopping with my sister. About 5PM I took a little nap and the next day I took a long nap. The lack of memory thing is fine. I don't need to know or remember if and when my body is in pain. I would definitely have that combination again. My results from the procedure were good. Maybe those who felt a lot of discomfort or pain have colon problems and that is why the insertion of the probe kept them awake and in pain. | F | 56 | 1 days | 7/16/2007 | 1 | colonoscopy | given versed, became imobile and experienced extreme pain and told "you won't remember a thing"...this was a really horrific experience and I would never have this drug again.......they kept giving me more versed and fortunately they finally stopped the procedure due to my screaming............. | M | 51 | | 7/16/2007 | 1 | Colonoscopy | Was not told of the amnesia even thought I asked a lot of questions. I feel that I was deliberately deceived. I do recall parts of the procedure where it was painful and I wanted to protest. I don't know if I was able to communicate or not, but I felt as though the staff didn't care. | Now that I know about this drug, I will refuse it in the future. I have subsequently read that unsedated colonoscopy is the standard, at least as far as some doctors are concerned. Next time, I will choose that option. | M | 50 | 1 times | 7/18/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy | In the past I had two other experiences where doctors told me that they would lightly sedate me and that I wouldn't experience much pain or really be aware of what was going on. Both times not only was I fully aware of what was going on but I felt a lot of pain. With the combination of demerol and versed I was out like a light and awoke with out any side effects other than a couple of hours of memory loss which I had been told to expect. I also have a history of respitory problems following sedation and this time I had no problems with my lungs. | F | 57 | 1 days | 7/21/2007 | 5 | Endoscopy/Colonoscopy | No bad side effects. A little drowsy for about a day after the procedure, slept great that night. | I was given versed, fentanyl, and phenergan for a colonoscopy/endoscopy and it put me right out. Don't remember a thing about the procedure and woke up several hours after receiving the medication. Worked great | M | 20 | 1 days | 7/23/2007 | 1 | Laser prostate surgery | My memory loss began immediately after being given Versed while I was in the out-patient surgery area. My memory began to come back when I awoke in the recovery room. | The arrogant anesthesiologist did not inform me that Versed would cause me to have amnesia. In response to general questioning from this anestesiologist, I informed him that I would NOT be bothered by remembering my prostate surgery. Then in his arrogance this anesthesiologist simply said to the nurse the word "Versed" - and without my consent I was administered Versed. | M | 50 | 1 times | 7/23/2007 | 1 | C-section/tubal ligation | I originally posted 2-3 months ago. I continue to have loss of memory as a result of this drug. In addition to not having any memory of the birth of my daughter, her first smile is also now lost to me. Numerous other things have also been forgotten, but they are mundane compared to these normally treasured memories. I used to have a vivid and concise memory - now even the things I do remember are hazy and dreamlike. | To the person that posted on July 4th: how dare you insult those of us who have suffered from this drug! I, for one, have posted to this site because I would not wish my experience on anyone! If you had a good experience, then good for you, but do not put the rest of us down! I cannot help but wonder if YOU are somehow connected to this drug manufacturer, and are trying to raise the low score this drug has received on this website! | F | 34 | 1 days | 7/24/2007 | 5 | colonoscopy and EGD | i remember going into the surgery room and that's all. i didn't wake up again until after the procedure. i took it with demerol, and besides the amnesia, i was just incredibly tired (i fell asleep while eating the chicken noodle soup my mom made me). | i'd recommend it. | F | 19 | 1 days | 7/27/2007 |