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 |
| 5 | Inguinal hernia repair | Very relaxed for a several hours afterwards. | I am not paranoid about medical care. When told the procedure would be done with local anesthetic and sedation I told the anesthesiologist that I preferred to be sedated enough that I would not be aware of what was going on. He obliged. I am a satisfied customer. | M | 59 | | 10/9/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | I was shocked to learn of the amnesia effect AFTER the procedure. I feel lied to. Also, I had this weird, lingering anxiety for weeks afterward. | Never again! I will list it as an allergy on my records from now on. | F | 56 | 1 times | 10/3/2008 | 1 | Dental Procedure | My 3 year old son was given this drug orally for a dental procedure. (We were afraid he wouldn't handle the drills very well). Ten minutes after the drug was administered my son began thrashing around, slurring, not able to stand, eyes rolling in the back of his head. I understand the drug is suppose to make the patient drowsy, but my 35 pound son was thrasing around and trying to get away from us, it was hard for my husband and I to hold him. He was fine a couple hours later. DO NOT GIVE THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN!!! | F | 30 | 1 times | 9/29/2008 | 1 | 2 colonosocpies and presurgery | did not work, PTSD, anxiety, | 1st colonoscopy it did not work; but I got over the trauma of the pain better than when for the next colonocopy memory was wiped but this caused serious PTSD it was being used to get me to consent to things I was unwilling to consent to, however, like residents performing surgeries, and students practicing pelvic, rectal and breast exams. | F | 51 | | 9/17/2008 | 5 | 4 hour rhinoplasty | None. I don't want to remember pain, cutting or anything else. I agree with other posters that having a skilled OR nurse or anesthesiologist is the key. They should be able to tell if you're not under completely and feeling pain because your blood pressure and heart rate goes way up. A proper balance of the meds is pure bliss. I actually don't mind having surgery because the drugs make it peaceful and easy. I've been under general anesthesia before and the versed/narcotic/anti-nausea combo is MUCH easier to come out of. Just voice your concerns to your doctor, make sure he/she understands your fears and if you've reacted to anything before. I'm very surprised to hear the negative experiences because I've never had them or known anyone who has. | Bring on the drugs! I LOVE versed and fentanyl. I've had this combo multiple times for different surgeries and have never had a bum experience. I don't know why anyone would want to remember their procedure. I don't, so versed is a wonderful drug in my opinion. Nausea is caused by narcotics. My mom can't handle demerol but does okay with fentanyl. They can also add an anti nausea drug to the cocktail so you don't vomit or feel sick. I don't know what anti-nausea drug was used on me but I never felt nauseous. I just slept it off. | F | 42 | 7 times | 9/13/2008 | 4 | Colonoscopy and EGD | First experience was a combination of Versed and Demerol. I had a colonoscopy as well as an endoscopy because I had symptoms of stomach pain and bloating. This was a pleasant experience and I remember most of my colonoscopy. I had no pain or after effects. Second experience was with an EGD to test for Celiac Sprue. This time I had a combination of Versed and Fentanyl. Remember none of the procedure but was nauseated and dizzy with a bad headache after waking. I had told my doctor that I wanted the same anesthetic mix I'd had with the Colonoscopy and he said "we have the cocktail in your file so don't worry". So much for that! I was very dissatisfied with the second procedure because I was sick afterwards. When I got home I slept for a few hours and awoke without the nausea and dizziness but still had a slight headache. I don't know if Fentanyl has the same side effects of Morphine ( do know Fentanyl is a synthetic form of Morphine) but my record showed extreme sensitivity to | I've been reading that Versed causes amnesia and one is conscious during procedures but remembers none of it. I certainly felt like I was "out" because I remember none of my EGD at all. However, as I said, I was very sick afterwards but I think it was because they mixed the Versed with Fentanyl. | M | 67 | | 9/12/2008 | 1 | Emergency Surgery | amnesia, unable to remember grandson and other family members but able to remember other events, people and minute details. Selective memory?? | My mother was given Versed for almost two weeks staight while she was on a ventilator and recovering from a ruptured artery in her sinus area. She was taken off the ventilator just three days ago. They took her off the Versed at the same time. It is now day three and she still does not remember her 9 year old grandson whom she has always loved dearly. She cannot even remember that I, her daughter, had a son. Yet she remembers being in my house and asked about her motorized wheelchair that she has not used for over a year. Her memory comes and goes. She spoke yesterday about an experience that today she does not recall. She becomes agitated, confused and anger...and will then all of a sudden began crying. It takes some time to calm her down. She knows something is wrong. I am most concerned about her losing a long term memory like recalling her grandson...particularly because they have always had such a beautiful relationship. She also does not remember that we have had a dog fo | F | 63 | 11 days | 9/12/2008 | 4 | colo/endo | None | After seeing this website, right before my endo/colo procedure the next AM, I went in very set against taking letting them give me Versed. After much debate and speaking to the nurses regarding the Versed they gave me peace. The nurse explained they use very LOW doses of Verse, which works very well when combined with Fentanyl. After they started the IV, I was out and woke up in recovery. Slept much of the rest of the day and felt fine. Today is two days after the procedure and so far I feel fine. | F | 50 | 1 days | 9/11/2008 | 4 | colonoscopy | Would have liked to have remembered less memory of the procedure. | Liked the drug along with morphine and benadryl IM. Had no pain or discomfort during the procedure and no side effects. Probably needed a slightly higher dosage. Would recommend it except for hypochondriacs and nutjobs. Also worked in the ER, trauma service and ICU and it was very beneficial for pts. | F | 55 | 1 days | 9/10/2008 | 1 | Heart cath | My mother went in for a Heart cath and was very nervous. After the procedure, she was unresponsive, BP was up, having double vision and dizziness. She was kept overnight for observation. The next day she had lost her memory and her speech was very slow. She didn't even know her own kids nor husband. She stayed in the hospital for 4 days and now she is at home but she still has some memory loss, speech is slow, jittery and kinda has gone back to her childhood. She will have to get occupational therapy, too. This is hard thing for me and my family to see. And It is also hard on my mother because she constantly says she don't want to be this way and wonders why her brain is slow. She is still seeing several doctors for these problems. | THIS DRUG SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF OF THE MARKET BECAUSE IT CAUSES A LOT OF OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS!!! NEVER LET ANY DOCTORS GIVE YOU THIS MEDICINE!! | F | 50 | 1 days | 9/9/2008 | 1 | arthroscopic surgery | PTSD/suicidal thoughts/no amnesia or decreased terror of procedure. | I have PTSD from a prior surgery. The sadist who inserted my IV said the versed would help calm me and make me forget. It did neither. She administered at least 3 vials of this stuff and I felt nothing but intense fear until she finally had me taken to surgery and knocked out. I woke up too quickly, and surprised the staff by being completely coherent and alert. And very, very agitated. Terrible stuff - don't allow them to give it to you! I can't stop the flashbacks and terrible memories. Don't believe them when they say it's an amnesiac! | F | 35 | 1 days | 9/8/2008 | 5 | Epidural Steroid Injection (Lumbar) | Sleepiness for about 12 hours after procedure | Worked great - no anxiety about procedure, didn't feel a thing, remained conscious throughout. | M | 41 | 1 days | 9/4/2008 | 1 | pain blocker | It screws up the brain so you can't remember anything. Last time I had the Endoscopy without versed and it was fine. | M | 68 | 1 days | 9/3/2008 | 4 | colonoscopy | None. | I had anxiety going into the procedure. I was able to watch some of the video after the doctor said let's get this started so you can go eat breakfast. I didn't feel anything after that and next thing I remember I was in the recovery area very awake and ready to get dressed. The procedure started at 8:45am, I was able to walk out at 10:15am. Went with my wife to run errands. Got home at Noon and the only thing I've noticed is that I have not been tired all day (as of 9pm) so that's the only interesting part of the experience. Reading some of the comments here will prompt me to find out what the dosage was for the Versed and Fentanyl because it did what I had hoped for. | M | 56 | 1 days | 9/2/2008 | 5 | endoscopy/colonoscopy | None whatsoever! | Let me start by saying I had a wonderful, caring Dr. and staff and I think this alleviates much anxiety up front. I hate to see that so many people had a bad experience with this drug, but I had an excellent experience. The staff joked around with me and put me at ease that way as much as with the drugs demerol and versed. There was complete disclosure and they didn't mislead me. They told me it was a "twilight" sleep and either I would remember much, some, or nothing. I felt no pain or discomfort, but just a strange sensation sometimes of movement inside me. I was lucid for much of my procedure and thought it very interesting. They even let me watch the monitor and soothed me by telling me I was doing great, etc. I do recall a few quick dreams I had, but they were not horrific, just odd. They were similar to waking dreams people have from time to time. Recovery post procedure was quick and they gave me some orange juice to drink and sent my on my way. My wife and I | M | 38 | 1 times | 8/26/2008 | 1 | colonoscopy | I am writing this for my wife who was given versed during a colonoscopy. The next day she tried to commit suicide by cutting her neck, and this led to a stroke, which was caused by a clot in her carotid artery. As a result of the stroke she has slow speech and limited use of her right arm. She is also being treated for depression. The doctors say she was depressed before the colonoscopy and versed had nothing to do with it, although she had no history of depression before this. I still think versed was a contributing factor. | F | 61 | 1 days | 8/25/2008 | 1 | Wisdom teeth removal | PTSD. i was 16, and i told my dentist and parents that i did not wish to have a memory-altering drug used. they forced it on me, because i was a minor. they literally held me down. i am 27 now, and though it has been 11 years, i am STILL in therapy, my health is suffering because it is torture for me to go to doctors. lost all trust, will never be the same. i cut myself all the time, and cannot work due to multiple anxiety disorders. they weren't there before this experience! thanks a lot Versed!! | i do not have any memories of physical pain, but the thought that I WAS awake enough to follow commands, to be scared ( i was before the drug kicked in), to not be able to be in control, has sent my life on a downward spiral. the fact that no one believes me, or thinks i am over-reacting, is the kicker. wise up, people--you think you had a good experience because you don't remember anything? fine--let me arrange to have you raped. don't worry--we will use Versed. you will tolerate it well! | F | 27 | 1 times | 8/24/2008 | 1 | teeth, facial surgery, colonoscopy | uncontrolled crying, muscle paralysis, nausea | I have had the drug at about ages 30, 45 and 50. Very bad reactions each time. The most frightening was when I was mentally alert in recovery but could not move for over 6 hours. Everyone thought I was still "out". Two days of vomiting afterwards. | F | 50 | 1 days | 8/23/2008 | 5 | wisdom teeth | absolutely no side effects | i had 3 wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. i went in with a large dose of ativan and was given nitrous oxide when i got in the chair. i was given a nice soft blanket and the doctor put in an iv. the next thing i remember is the nurse telling me to wake up. instead i curled up on my side and dislodged the pulse meter and alsomost kinked the iv. my husband came into the room and walked me out to the car. i rested on the sofa for the rest of the day. today, i feel a little groggy because of the vicodin. but i am very clear on all details except when i was "out". i was very pleased with versed and wouldn't hesitate to take it again or recommend it. btw, my chiropractor recommended i take a homeopathic drug called arnica montana to keep the swelling and bruising down. i am a bit swollen but not bruised. the arnica is available at whole foods. | F | 47 | 1 times | 8/13/2008 | 1 | prior to surgery | when administered the first time, my BP was higher than it should have been but the Dr's continued and proceeded to administer more while I was under. My BP skyrocketed and I was immediately brought back and surgery was canceled. I was put on Toprol to bring my BP under control and surgery was rescheduled. My BP was 150/90 when I got back into surgery a month later so Versed was administered once again to lower my anxiety. A small amount was given to me while I was waiting to go into surgery and my BP went to 236/138. I was immediately given beta blockers via IV and after a 1/2 hr they were able to get my BP down to 150/100 and rush me to my Dr. | Be aware that Versed can affect your BP in a very dangerous way and there is no way of knowing unless it is administered. | F | 48 | 1 days | 8/13/2008 |