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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 1 | ENDOSCOPY | M | 47 | 5 MG 1X O | 2/13/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | MAC | I have a choppy memory of the procedure. They never mentioned amnesia from the drug - and I would have rather they left the drug out. When the versed left my system and I was in recovery, I felt rattled, like when you narrowly miss a serious car accident. I was not pleased! | I can't just say it's not for me. I would advise anyone not to use it. | M | 42 | 1 times | 2/1/2010 | 3 | Liver Biopsy | Trouble remembering, anger, headache, deep dreams. | When I was released to go home, I noticed that I had a bad headache and trouble remembering the procedure. I was told that I would feel like someone had punched me in the stomach when the verced wore off but that didn't happen until 2 days later. When I got home I noticed that I had severe anger issues. I was very snappy with my wife, and at one time was banging a frying pan against the kitchen sink. I decided to remain apart from my wife not knowing what the anger would cause me to do. Its been 10 days since my biopsy and I still feel like things are still not the same although the anger has quieted down. I have used anti-depressants in the past and had read that care should be used when administering this drug to people who have had depression or anxiety. I have also read that an anesthesiologist should be administering this drug instead of a nurse because they have a better understanding of how much to give you. It appears that most problems occur when too much is given you. | M | 55 | | 1/30/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | I am writing this the day following my procedure. I had no adverse side-effects with this drug. I was administered it in combination with Fentanyl. | This was my 3rd Colonoscopy. My first was done with no pain meds/anesthetics(wasn't even offered)and had a miserable experience, so I was understandably terribly anxious prior to my 2nd. My second and then, two years later(since pre-cancerous polyps were found and removed at my second), my third were done utilizing the fentanyl/versed combo. I no longer have any fear whatever of the Colonoscopy procedure. The nursing staff at the hospital were incredibly kind and comforting and explained thorougly all benefits, possible side-effects and risks. Then the doctor came in and basically repeated the same things asking me if I felt ready to proceed. The nurse came over, told me she was putting the meds in my IV and that I would begin to feel the effects within a few seconds. A minute or so later, still lying on my left side, I told them I couldn't feel the effect of the drugs yet. Then from behind me I heard my wife's voice saying, "you are already done with your Colonoscopy sweetheart". Other than having absolutely no memory of the procedure, which is fine with me after my first miserable experience seven years earlier with no meds whatsoever, I have no negative side-effects to report. I should say that both times with the v/f combo I had a hard time staying focused on the way home and slept most of the day. So sorry for those of you had bad experiences. I did notice on reading your experiences that some of you seemed to have other pschological issues. | M | 60 | | 1/29/2010 | 2 | sedative for colonoscopy | post surgically, dizziness, very low blood pressure, fatigue, weakness, short term memory and cognitive impairment (druggy feeling) for over three days | this med was given in combination with demerol for a period of 30 min.- I will avoid this combination at all costs in the future... | F | 61 | | 1/28/2010 | 5 | colonoscopy, endoscopy and surgerie | The first time I was given was for Gallbladder surgery, while it was going in my iv I felt in lala land. I was out befor I made it to the operating room. I have had good luck with this drug. | Thought it was great, I am not sure if anything else was added to it or not. | F | 54 | 1 days | 1/22/2010 | 5 | Colonoscopy | No adverse effects. | Worked great. I was given a demerol/versed combination for the procedure. The last thing I remember was asking the nurse how long it would take for the medication to take effect. The next thing I knew I was waking up in the room with my wife by my side. I am greatful for the amnesia the drug produced. I would recommend this drug to anyone. | M | 50 | 1 days | 1/22/2010 |