VERSED Reviews (MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.7 (1094 Ratings)

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 1  colonoscopy/endoscopy I was awake on and off for the "horror", agitated for hours afterward, and traumatized at waking up on the table in excruciating pain and unable to communicate with Dr. I told the Dr. I didn't want versed, he sneaked it in anyway. I was awake on and off for excruciating pain that I can only compare to labor and unable to tell anyone. I was crying and moaning. I was furious when it was over and before I stormed out of recovery (before being cleared) I told the Dr. that I remember it, I am not sure what action I will take. Had another bad experience with versed in 2002 when I was having surgury for a torn cervix after childbirth. I woke up on the table hanging upside down naked, freezing cold and in so much pain. I said "I am awake, I don't want to be awake" and next thing I knew I was out again. When I told them I remembered being awake they wrote it off saying I was in and out and that was normal. Nothing normal about what I went though. Wondering if this drug is the cause of the severe anxiety disorder I have developed. Will never take it again! F 41 1 days
1X day
12/14/2013
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 1  sedation for dental treatment agitation, aggression(hitting, kicking, biting), attempt to leave treatment area, unable to talk, crying, screaming, thrashing about, vomiting, headache My 5yo son was given Versed in combination with Demerol as a sedative in order to have some cavities treated at the dentist's office. Approx. 15 mins after receiving meds he was laid back in chair and given nitrous, at which point he started to become agitated, and ripped off the mask and refused to keep it on. Hitting, kicking, screaming, tried to get up from chair several times (though unable to actually keep his balance or walk). Very aggressive. On the way home I had to stop the car several times to strap him back into this car seat, and if it weren't for the child proof locks he would have opened the door and exited the car while it was moving! I was not fully informed of these possible side effects, as well as others (such as long term memory loss), and if I had known I never would have subjected my son to this. M 5 1 days
13 mg 1X day
12/9/2013
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 5  Cataract surgery Was given injection into IV during cataract surgery. Had no memory loss. In fact didn't think it did anything. Was alert and conscious during procedure and in recovery. Dr said it works differently on each system. Had no problems at all. F 66 1 days
injection
12/3/2013
 2  For a Colonoscopy I had had Versed many times before for endoscopies and pre-surgical sedation. My own father, an anesthesiologist, even gave it to me once before surgery while his partner was readying the OR. I never had a problem with it, and found it to work well as light sedation. I could speak if necessary during a colonoscopy, but was really mostly out of it. THEN, about 15 years ago, during a routine endoscopy, the anesthesiologist began slowly administering the drug, while I remained conscious, and very calm...the drug was working. Unfortunately, my O2 sats began to drop like crazy. The GI Doc and the Anesthesiologist went berserk and started screaming at each other. LOL The nurse found the syringe of Flumazenil, the antagonist to Versed, and injected it into my IV before I passed out from hypoxia. Now I have LOTS of Ativan and Dilaudid and Phenergan for light sedation, (which actually turns out to be much heavier sedation), and Ativan for pre-op sedation. I will only use ONE particular anesthesiologist...they LOVE being requested by the way...and he knows all about my drug allergies, etc. I had a VERY atypical reaction to this drug. It has been used very safely for years. If you have any kind of bad reaction when receiving Versed, just tell the hospital you are allergic to it and broke out in hives at your IV site the last time you had Versed. They will NEVER give it to you again as they would be liable for a lawsuit. Just make sure you write Versed as a drug allergy whenever you go to ANY physician, and list hives as the reaction. F
1X day
11/12/2013
 5  Sedation for lumbar epidural None I was very nervous about receiving Versed after reading about people's experiences here and other places online. However, I had a perfect experience with it. I received the dose after lying on the table. I remember the anesthesiologist talking to me about my name, heard my doctor ask for lidocaine (I think!) and the next thing I knew I was dressed and back in recovery where I was monitored for a bit. After someone drove me home I slept for maybe an hour and that was it! No ill side effects whatsoever!! I can understand why folks who are prone to anxiety might be nervous about "losing" 15 or so minutes (at least that's how long my procedure was) but for me, it was no big deal. I only regret that I didn't ask if I talked through the procedure! F 39 1 days
1X day
10/24/2013
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 1  pre surgery I had what I presume to be a paradoxical reaction. I do not relax but get very anxious and cannot control my body movements which after surgery is a very painful situation. I have been given Versed twice pre surgery. The first time no one had any idea I would have this terrible reaction but the second time I met with my anesthesiologist and told him specifically not to give me Versed and I explained why. He gave it to me anyway and when I filed a complaint with the state medical board it took them a year to determine the doctor had done nothing wrong. I have suffered ever since with concentration and memory issues. My husband has noticed a marked difference in my ability to find words during the course of normal conversation. I wish the legal community would put together a class action law suit because I know I have been permanently damaged from this drug. 63
1X day
10/15/2013
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 1  Given pre-surgery I never made it to surgery. Immediately began dry heaving violently. Felt like something exploded in my head. I could not go into surgery, because the dry-heaving continued for hours. I did however receive bills from the hospital, the doctor, and the anesthesiologist. I had told all of them and the nurse that I react violently to the amnesia drugs. They did not tell me what they were going to give me. I got the usual "something to relax you". NOT! Not only did have the opposite of relaxation, but I was unable to go to sleep until after 4am the next morning, and then I woke up after about 2 hours from a nightmare. I was never prone to nightmares. The disrupted sleep continued for weeks gradually letting me sleep a bit longer each night, but having multiple nightmares every night. It has been more than a year now, and I am still having nightmares more frequently than ever before. In addition, I have developed what feels like mild altzheimers. I have difficulty focusing They told me the amnesia drugs help me to not remember the surgical procedure so I don't get traumatized. I have had about 19 surgical procedures no counting colonoscopies dating back into the 50s. I have never been afraid of surgery or needles, and have elected to have local anesthesia whenever possible, so I don't traumatize that easily. However, I still need the surgery I never got, but I am terrified to have it, because the medical professionals do not take you seriously, even when they interview you 4-6 times before the surgery and you tell them every time that YES you have had problems previously, and please don't give me the new amnesia drugs. I did not know what they were giving me until a nurse sneaked into my room after, while I continued to dry-heave and wrote it on a business card. The doctor and anesthesiologist never came in to check on me. I was discharged and billed. And I am still suffering from the after effects. F 62
1X day
10/3/2013
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 1  knee scope Anxiety suicide afterward M 44 1 days
200
9/19/2013
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 1  Eyelid surgery Surgeon, Nurse RNCA, and I agreed to no anesthesia during pre-OP. The surgery I had was no more painful than getting a tooth filled. Conscious sedation and lidocane was enough pain control, Once they strap you down and sedate you - they give you the anesthesia they promised not to, but only after half the surgery is over. That's right, I was conscious , like I wanted thru half the surgery! Two months later experienced severe headaches, loss of concentration, inability to focus, Impulsive rage, depression , suicidal thoughts and a loss of self-control. This lasted about 3 weeks as the drug absorbed in to the tissues during the surgery got released. I think the hot summer weather triggered this. I hope it does not come back and that all of this bad drug has left my body. This is a real scam because I got an anesthesia I did not want, did not need, and there were no complications requiring it. The only motivation for slipping it into my IV line was to be able to charge a This drug should be banned because of it's long term effects. M 59 1 days
2 mg 1X O
9/5/2013
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 1   Weeks of emotional distress, memory loss and anger issues. Fear of any future exposure to Versed. Refused Versed prior to recent outpatient surgery and had no problems at all. The anesthesiologist acted like a little child deprived of his favorite toy. M 68 1 times
7 MG + 1X day
9/1/2013
 1  pre-op only I didn't consent to it. I mostly notice I forget what day of the week it is and have to think for quite a while or count the number of bananas I have left on my desk. M 43 1 days
100
8/31/2013
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 4  neurological My mother is having seizures they can't control with meds, so they only can control them with versed. We dont know the side effects yet but praying and praying her seziures stop. She is still sedated and on a breathing machine . F 57 10 days
2-10mg
8/22/2013
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 2  Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Apparently I screamed for 20 minutes during my endoscopy after receiving Versed for twilight sleep sedation. I agreed to twilight sedation and Versed was given for my endoscopy/colonoscopy 2 days ago. I do not remember any of the procedure which is a blessing. However when mentioning my excruciating sore throat today to my son, who was with me, he said I screamed for 20 mins during the endoscopy - everyone in the surg center including people in the waiting room could hear me. The GI doc said I had a "rare reaction" to the med. I am sure I must have been in pain and very aware, i.e., fighting the scope which probably made this sore neck/throat issue worse. I did not remember any of this being discussed with me post-procedure but will be addressing this issue at my follow up appointment. My GI doc knew I had to receive extra meds during my procedures several years ago but this was a different doc. He told my son I must have future colonoscopies/endoscopies done at the hospital where more meds are available when problems arise. He called it a paradoxical reaction to the Versed. I will make sure I am never given Versed again. F 49 1 days
unknown 1X O
7/31/2013
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 3  colonoscopy None Since ask-a-patient was a great source of information for me before my colonoscopy, I want to post about my experience. Based on what I read about potential side effects of Versed, I decided to try the colonoscopy without medication. The procedure went just fine and, for me, it was mildly uncomfortable, but not anything I would even call painful. The Doctor was great and talked to me, before the procedure, about the meds and what meds they would use if I decided I needed them in the middle of it. We agreed that it was most important to finish the procedure and not have to go through all the prep again. After discussing it, I left it up to the doctor to choose what meds to administer, if I decided I needed them, in order to minimize side effects. The Doc explained that there might be a higher risk of side effects (such as nausea) in using Fentanyl alone, rather than paired up with Versed, because it might require a higher dose of the narcotic. I think it was great that the Doctor spent the time to talk with me to understand my concerns about the meds beforehand and to come to an agreement that completing the procedure was the most important thing. M 49 1 days
1X AN
7/24/2013
 1  endoscopy No one described to me that I would have amnesia after the IV sedation for an endoscopy. It is 12 days since this procedure and I cannot sleep or eat properly and have almost passed out on several occasions, I also feel tearful and extremely agitated/ A Warning to everyone please do not agree to be sedated by this drug I feel my cognitive state has suffered . Apparently I gagged during the procedure and was almost sick begging them to take the endoscopy tube out. At first I had no recollection of the endoscopy but now I feel frightened of the vague flashbacks that I am experiencing, F 51 1 days
IV 1X day
7/23/2013
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 1  colonoscopy Have drug allergies & atypical responses to drugs. Had versed for c.scope 4 yrs ago & strong mood swings for 2 wks afterwards causing problems at work. Because some precancerous growths found (am breast cancer survivor) had c.scopy again 1 yr later. Did research & discovered that versed could cause mood issues. Told pre-admission interview nurse, anesthetist, nurse & doc at 2nd scopy I didn't want versed & why. Wrote on anesthesia form NO VERSID OR AMNESIACS. Because I mispelled it? still gave it to me--had detailed post-op talk with doc which my husband witnessed that I have no memory of or of anything for hrs afterwards. Had worse mood swings that took month to get over. Started doing more research for c.scopy scheduled tomorrow & discovered long-term side-effects can be depression & continued memory problems. Have been experiencing those for the past 3 yrs (even therapy/anti-depressants (which didn't help) attributing depression to things that prior to this would not have been problem.) Also, had not had memory issues until then. Now, inability to recall events & conversations (which may have some effect on depression although doesn't account for severity). I feel like my brain has been permanently chemically altered. Decided I will not have this c.scopy because quality of life issue here & obviously cannot just make concerns known verbally/in writing & have them respected by this medical facility, their anesthesia staff, or doc who F 66 1 days
unknown
7/10/2013
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 4  Colonoscopy I went this morning for my Colonoscopy. They gave me Versed 8 mg and Demerol 50 mg in my IV, but during the procedure I felt pain and said it hurts, it hurts! My body stiffened up cause they told me to relax and I said I couldn't. So next they gave me Fentanyl 75 mcg and I went to sleep I guess, don't remember the rest. I was so thankful I got that after feeling all that pain! Oh and it was my 1st Colonoscopy to get! F 51
8 mg 1X day
6/29/2013
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 4  3 different procedures I believe that this website, along with websites like versed busters, are really, really bad for people with anxiety disorders, like myself. The experiences posted on these sites do NOT represent the vast majority of patient experiences with Versed. If this medication has been recommended for you, please do not be scared. It is used ALL the time, and the vast majority of people have positive experiences. I have have had a versed/fentanyl combo three times: 1) Epidural blood patch: I received a small dose, and was awake, but quite "loopy" and disinhibited. I still felt things that were happening to me, but I didn't care. I had no amnesia with this dose (I believe 2mg versed and 50mcg fentanyl). My memories were somewhat dream-like, though. 2) Colonoscopy: Heavier dose, but not sure what that dose was. Don't remember anything about it, except "waking up" near the end of the procedure. Mild abdominal discomfort, but no distress. Happy/warm/sleepy mood after waking. Did not feel like I had been traumatized or in pain at all. No crazy behavior. Sleepiness for the rest of the day. 3) Wisdom tooth extraction: I asked for a "light" dose, much to the consternation of my oral surgeon. He went a little heavier than what I wanted, but it was ok. I remember bits and pieces of the procedure, but not all of it. Minimal pain during elevation of lower tooth. No pain at all during bone removal and suturing. Again, I was relaxed, and just did NOT care that some F 31 1 days
Not sure
6/27/2013
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 1  colonoscopy I was awake the entire procedure experiencing discomfort the whole time. I remember watching the monitor and the staff telling me the scope was going around the bend and to take a deep breath while they pressed on my abdomen. This drug did nothing for me. I did not sleep at all and was awake throughout the procedure. I called the doctor's office afterwards to let them know and the nurse said that she had heard that before and next time I should let the doctor know that it did not work for me. F 67
1X day
6/4/2013
 2  Colonoscopy F 50
Don't know 1X day
5/4/2013
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