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 | endoscopy | Dr could not do the endoscopy because I would not swollow. He told me that he upped the dose 9 times. I tried to not have it because it had caused days of nausea that previous time. He insisted and I let him. NEVER AGAIN! The stuff is poisonous. | Wish that Dr's would listen to patients and not so much to drug reps. | F | 63 | x9 9X day | 12/7/2010 | 1 | Ear Tubes | My daughter did not take this drug per a friend's experience and recommendation. Glad we listened. | My two year old daughter was scheduled to get tubes in her ears and a friend recommended we did not use Versed. Her daughter has had tubes in her ears a few times (due to mild deformities) and after her first trip using Versed she came out screaming, crying and sick to her stomach. My girlfriend asked why this was and the dr. attributed it to Versed- an OPTIONAL drug. My experience: I spoke with the doctor in the pre-op appointment about the drug and she said it was not normally given to children that young and said it was optional. On the day of the procedure the anesthesiologist came in and I informed him we would like to not use Versed. He became annoyed and started bullying me into getting it. I asked my husband to take my daughter out of the room and I clearly explained to him my concerns, the steps I took researching this and our decision. His reply was that he was the medical professional and if I didn't give it to my daughter she would have nightmares because of the procedure and would cry because of separation anxiety. I stood firm- reminding him that it was optional and I was opting out. I also insisted that I walk with them the 20 feet from her bed to the door which he found profoundly irrational (from a parent's perspective- this is not irrational). My daughter walked in, did not cry when separating from us and woke up fine. While doing our release paperwork the nurse told me that her recovery time would be faster because we chose not to us | F | 2 | 1X day | 12/4/2010 | 5 | Endoscopy | No side effects whatsoever. Just nice and relaxed. When the procedure was over, alert and self-sufficient. | I am a person who always checks out drugs, procedures, etc. before blindly walking into the "unknown." I am very cautious as I have a heart issue which can be irritated by certain drugs. As I had never had Versed before, I turned to askapatient for knowledge. By the time I finished reading the user comments, I was terrified. I was awake all night before the procedure and cried all of the way to the hospital in fear. I had already convinced my self that I was going to refuse Versed. However, when I spoke with my physician (whom I trust explicitly), he assured me that I would not experience any problems. So, we went ahead with the Versed. Thankfully, I had absolutely no issues with this med. I watched patient after patient roll in and out of the procedure room with no problem. | F | 46 | 1X day | 12/2/2010 | 1 | emergency cardiac cathetorization | Long term memory effects....anxiety....obssessive fear about hospitals and medical procedures | This drug turned me into someone I did not want to be and caused me to embarrass my family during my stay in the hospital. In addition attempts were made by hospital staff to get my consent for an expensive and life threatening procedure......open heart surgery just happens to be highly profitable for hospitals. Although I appeared to be coherent I was in a terrified partially drugged state during most of my hospital stay and certainly in no condition to make any informed decision about my care. I experienced side effects that were clearly mental health issues but the hospital had no consultant on staff for psychiatric conditions. Why are they allowed to administer drugs they know so little about? I am having a terrible struggle with intrusive fears and thoughts EVERY SINGLE NIGHT when I try to go to sleep. It is more than 6 months now since I was given this drug. I have a heart condition but am now afraid to trust any kind of medical personnel. So Versed may kill me in the end. | F | 64 | unknown 1X day | 12/1/2010 | 1 | Oral surgery | None. Had no effect at all. Did absolutely nothing. They continually asked me my name, address and phone number for an hour. Answered each time. Felt three burning blasts through the IV. Still no effect. | Ended up pulling out all my upper teeth with just occasional lidocaine shots. Versed didn't even make me blink. When they were done, I stood up and walked to recovery and sat down by myself. They seemed to find this stunning. Walked out of hospital on my own, felt the same as when I went in. Better than getting the side effects, I guess. | M | 35 | 3 times 3X O | 11/30/2010 | 1 | ansethesia for same day surgery | Panic, breathing difficulties, scared both me and the doctors. | Highly recommend you stay away from it. Bad drug! | F | 55 | 1 times 1X AN | 11/30/2010 | 4 | AquaLipo Procedure | groggy, slightly nauseous, slight loss of time (NOT total memory loss) | After being given Versed I was groggy and slightly nauseous when they were complete with my procedure. However, I dressed myself and walked out of the surgery room myself. I did not have any negative effects that made me feel out of control or have total memory loss. I actually remember most of the procedure, however, I do not have an exact recollection of the length of time, in the sense of whether it was 30 minutes or 3 hours. Although, I made a very hard and conscious effort to focus after reading some of these ratings and comments. I remember talking to the doctor about his family, my running shoes, and the music that was playing during my procedure. I remember my husband and I making my follow up appointment, riding home, and also walking into my house. Everyone on this page absolutely scared me into refusing Versed so I ignorantly did!! I was doubly nervous because I am a pilot and feared the worst (ie: memory loss of how to fly!) from the horrible stories that now seem to be gross exaggerations. I started the procedure (the most painful part/incisions and local anesthetic insertion!) without it; eventually I was becoming a little squirmy since the procedure did in face hurt! He asked me once again if I wanted the Versed and I told the doctor that I would not question his judgment and if he told me Versed was safe, I would trust him since he is the professional(I mean, he wouldn't get in the back of my aircraft and tell me how to fly!?!)In the end, no need to be scared | F | 29 | 1 times unk 1X AN | 11/27/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | Pleasantly relaxed and drowsy. | I had versed and Fentanyl (100 MCG) for a colonoscopy today. I was made fully aware of side effects prior to the procedure. I have no recollection of the procedure (which is the whole point) or any discomfort. I was instructed not to drive, work, make important decisions, so it was no secret that when one is sedated for a surgical procedure, these things should simply not be done. Any MD or RN is required to inform you of these things prior to and after the surgery. I came home, took a nap and felt fine afterward. I had a colonoscopy once before and other surgeries requiring conscious sedation and never have had any untoward effects. I would rather have these medications than be wide awake during an uncomfortable, anxiety-producing procedure. We are out of the dark ages so no need to resort to biting on a leather belt during such procedures. | F | 50 | 1 days 10 MG 1X O | 11/19/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | None | I had a colonoscopy yesterday. They used demerol and versed. I have had four colonoscopies and the experience has always been the same. I wouldn't do it any other way! I woke up in the procedure room, they talked to me and then wheeled me to recovery and I got dressed and went home, ate lunch, and took a nap but felt fine. Today it's business as usual. I don't understand all the hype about Versed. | F | 63 | 1 days Unk 1X day | 11/18/2010 | 1 | Hip Replacement | During a 1 hour 15 minute surgery to replace my hip, my oxygen level dropped and they couldn't wake me up. I was taken for a brain CT. After 3 injections of Narcon and 24 hours, as well as a BiPap, I finally became conscious. | F | 64 | 1 times 2 ML IVP 2X H | 11/16/2010 | 5 | pre op and dental procedure | None out of the ordinary. | Everyone is different but as far as MY experience goes, Versed is awesome. I have had 3 surgeries and Versed has been used in conjunction with a narcotic as standard procedure. The Versed also calms me down as I am always a nervous wreck. Folks, it is supposed to cause amnesia! So I have no recollection of any of my surgical procedures, which is fine by me. | M | 41 | 4 days 1X day | 11/11/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | No effect. Felt everything. Remember everything. Doctor kept ordering more medicine be given to me because of the pain I was feeling, but it might as well have been water. | Would never willingly take this again. There has to be something that will work better for me. | F | 58 | 1 days unknown 6X day | 11/10/2010 | 1 | Heart Catheritzation | Long term side effects--memory loss short term especially. Panic attacks, dumb feeling. Alzheimers like symptoms---fatigue and problems with word finding and cognitive issues. | It has been since july 2010 since I was given fanatyl/versed for a heart catherization. Really bad perhaps permanant short term memory issues. Brain freeze and anxitety/severe panic during the day. Can't find words at times, basically a "dumb" feeling. | M | 55 | 1 days ? 1X day | 11/7/2010 | 1 | pre-op hernia repair | Plenty. I'm normally not afraid of surgery. It scared the hell out of me. My husband said I tried to get up and leave. I nearly fell since I had no coordination. Lasting memory problems. Vertigo. Weird semi-panic episodes during the day, nightmarish dreams at night. Feeling unrefreshed after eight hours sleep for months afterward. | Sorry I didn't Google this beforehand, but I didn't know this drug was being used until my husband called and asked. We had no idea. Add me to the list of people who were never told about the amnesia. This is a lie of omission and it angers me because it is deliberate. | F | 44 | 1 times 1X AN | 11/6/2010 | 5 | knee arthoscopy for a torn meniscus | none | was given IV versed and fentanyl prior to receiving an epidural. Made me very relaxed but I was alert enough to watch the scope monitor and ask questions during the 40 minute procedure. Felt great post-op and the next day. | M | 49 | 1 days unknown 1X day | 11/3/2010 | 2 | Colonoscopy | Was given Versed along with Fentanyl - not sure which may have been the cause but I haven't ever experienced anything like this with my EYE - the VERY NEXT DAY I suffered a vitreous detachment in my right eye. Had no other problems - this one is enough. Eye M.D. rushed me in taking precautions that a detatched retina didn't occur. Would not take either of these medications again. | F | 67 | 1 days unknown 1X day | 10/31/2010 | 1 | ERCP exploration and surgery | coded on table, post-op nausea and vital signs crashed | I am writing on behalf of my sister who had the combination of Versed and Demerol for pancreatic duct exploratory surgery. The surgeon didn't tell her until 6 months later that she coded (died) on the table and was revived. She will never have these medications again. She has autonomic insufficiency to start with, and this drug set off a life-threatening reaction. | F | 55 | 1 times 1X day | 10/31/2010 | 1 | wisdom teeth extractions | I wish I had been informed about this drug. It's dangerous and causes PTSD and severe anxiety. The oral surgeon lied to me and said it was a mild tranquilizer and pain killer | This drug needs to be banned by the FDA it's dangerous and causes permanent brain damage. | F | 22 | 1 days 2mgs 1X day | 10/31/2010 | 2 | Epidural Steroid Injection | Amnesia | I remember the whole procedure but I apparently went out to the front office after the procedure and made a follow-up appointment with the secretary. I have absolutely no recollection of it. I don't like the idea of doing things and having no memory of what I did. I will not get versed again. | F | 43 | 1 days 1X day | 10/28/2010 | 1 | colonoscopy | This drug was administered to me with absolutely no information. I experienced severe anxiety, extreme pain and combativeness in OR and I remember everything. Resulting side effects have been PTSD, nightmares, flashbacks and inability to sleep, weight loss. I am still being treated for PTSD a month later. I was not an anxious person prior to this. It did not work for me, actually made it much worse. Felt like my head would blow off during the procedure. | I wish that I had been better educated. My experience is very similar to others posted here. I will never let anyone give this poison to me again. This drug should be outlawed. | F | 53 | 1 days 5mg 1X day | 10/27/2010 |