Midazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• No...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2017

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I was given Versed during a surgery on 12-27-2066, starting on 12-28-20016 and through the next two days I have been having periods when my heart starts beating wildly for no reason and other periods that it seems to slow and flutter. I needed to return to Dr.'s office for an EKG, but nothing was happening during the time of the test, so he saw nothing. This should pass in time, but who wants to mess with this for days to weeks after surgery? Five days after surgery I still can't focus my eyes together properly, and my vision is still blurry, and I am l a little dizzy. Close up objects are perceived as double."

• Young...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2023

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "Was given Versed prior to a hernia surgery I had last fall. The nurse referred to it as 'vein champagne' and for me, it certainly was that. Calmed my nerves within minutes. We could have been under a full-scale nuclear attack at the time, and I would not have cared. Going in to have surgery on a deviated septum in a few weeks, and I'll be asking for this stuff again."

• horri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "Had what I swore was PTSD after horrific experience with IV versed for cardiac cath- could not move nor talk but knew it was taking way to long. Was uncomfortable from positioning and kept having waves of impending death. Now I need cataract surgery and allowed them to convince me that the cath experience was due to how gravely ill I was and the fact that it was a lengthy procedure. 1st eye went OK-partial amnesia, no pain but again feeling of impending blindness/death. Procedure only took 10 min which I could deal with. 2nd eye, another horrific event. After procedure given tylenol and ushered out the door. Sorry state of American health care. I went home and took tramadol. PS-shame on me I am an RN and should have known better but in my area if you ask to many questions or complain they throw you out of practice and supply well exceeds demand so what can you do. No more invasive care for me EVER !!!!"

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2016

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "This drug was given to me as I'm allergic to eggs and the other anesthesia was egg-based. I asked what was in this drug and was told, "I don't know." Waking up to bits and pieces of reality, trying to grab on to them, but not being successful repeatedly. Going home was double vision when I got there I immediately threw up. I didn't want to move. My husband got a chair on wheels to wheel me directly to the bathroom and brought me bedding and a pillow and lay on the bathroom floor. I slept all day and all night. That is one drug I will NEVER take again."

• Joe
• June 5, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "Was given this Versed prior to a minor 30 minute procedure. I “came back” in mid conversation, realizing my body and brain had been operating without me. Felt like a robot that had been following commands with no free will; Bizarre and unsettling experience. For hours after I got home I’d find myself somewhere in my house doing something and not know how I got there. I tried to finish a book and ended up reading the same chapter over and over again. I had noticeable memory loss for two days and then didn’t feel totally back to normal for about a week. It felt like I was slowly recovering from temporary brain damage. I had to go back for a follow up to re-hear the results days later for what I’m told was actually the 3rd time I’d been given them. The staff and doctor were also acting awkward around me and I had a vague feeling of dread and embarrassment. Not worth it."

• NeoBaby
• May 21, 2019

For Light Sedation "For all those with bad experiences on midazolam look up the side effect of paradoxical reaction. I had this evil drug given for colonoscopy/gastro within seconds of it being given I was wide awake fully alert was being forcibly restrained and shouted out to “ top being so stupid” and “ just swallow you idiot” , I was trying to get off the table I was so terrified , years later I was told it was a paradoxical reaction . I always list this drug as being allergic and write on all consent forms “ I will not consent to midazolam in any circumstances “ despite this I still had smart (?) Drs who refuse to believe and try to give it last time I was given it without consent and was violently unwell for 3 days after as having this reaction I kept on reacting , they give this to you “ only so you have No Memory if the procedure it’s a nasty drug . Please everybody who’s had a bad time make sure it’s written on your consent forms that you are allergic and list as an allergy."

• jserr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2023

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "Just got back from cataract surgery this morning, and I have to say the Versed IV was useless... did nothing! I felt everything, did what I was supposed to do. Wasn't too anxious to begin with, but Lord, there has to be something better than this? I felt everything, buzzing and removal of the old lens, insertion of the new one. And the burning from the array of drops could lift you off the table! Now, I just hope everything clears up... very blurry and foggy right now, but it's really dilated. I'd rather smoke a joint before having this done... LOL!"

• Nicolle...
• February 9, 2021

For Light Sedation "Interesting to read other people’s experiences. I was in for a trans-oesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) procedure (a probe into the airway down to the heart and underneath to take pictures of the heart). I had 5mg midazolam by IV and this drug didn’t touch me. Wide awake throughout and asking the Dr to remove the probe as I couldn’t suffer it for any longer. Disappointed. They were saying that 2 mg would usually knock out a rugby player. I’m a slim woman in her late 40s who drinks occasionally and doesn’t take drugs other than blood thinners!"

• suesi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2015

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I was given this medication IV before a radiofrequency nerve ablation. I had absolutely no response and had to tolerate the procedure with no assistance. It was extremely painful and nerve-wracking. They gave me the medication and started the procedure without ever checking to see if I was comfortable."

• Annie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I had a port surgically implanted in my shoulder in March 2016. They used Versed and Fentanyl. I never fell asleep and remembered everything, including each cut of my skin, the implanting, and felt every stitch pulling. Only the Lidocaine was effective to tolerate the procedure. On 09/26/2019 I had a 15-20 minute procedure to take a large amount of bone marrow from large bone that runs horizontally across the low back. Again they gave me Versed and Fentanyl. The Versed did nothing to sedate me or make me sleep. I was fully awake and aware of everything. Again Lidocaine was used at the incision site and I believe the Fentanyl helped me because although I felt most everything I was never in any excruciating pain. Since I was fully coherent, walking and talking, they let me go home right away. Twice now I was given Versed for sedation but it did not work and I have no memory loss. In 2005 it worked for a colonoscopy but not these last times."

• Laura
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2023

Nayzilam (midazolam) for Seizures "My nurse practitioner gave me this for cluster seizures. I started having them with my regular meds not working. The two times I have used this, it stopped within minutes. Downside, it made me dry heave and throw up."

• Mhami
• April 6, 2015

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I had a total knee replacement three weeks ago and Versed was used as an amnesia drug while they prepped me, etc. I barely remember anything for the next two and a half days, had short dreams, one in which I was painting and when I woke up, my hand was up and moving like I had a paint brush. I don't remember eating a thing in the hospital, to this day. My friends who visited told me I had chicken, etc., When my Mum and friend came to visit, we were watching television and I asked her who did she find to hang her big screen tv on the wall. She didn't, we were in the hospital. I called my best friend at 3am to ask her if she could come and get me at a friends house, I was in the hospital. I'll never have this drug used on me again, ever"

• Alan
• April 1, 2016

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I have UC and get a colonoscopy every year...the ONLY good thing about this whole procedure is getting 1 to 2mg of versed in the prep area and just before they give me propofol. I think it's one of the greatest drugs out there, so much euphoria, everything is awesome, calmness, all the anxiety, and any stress you have is gone!!! Wonderful drug, just wish it would last slightly longer. regardless high recommend if your going to get a out patient surgery or in my case a colonoscopy"

• fibro...
• October 5, 2011

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I was given Valium first and I took pain pills at home about 6 hours before the surgery-Norco was all I took. Then right before they wheeled me into the operating room (so they said), I got that versed IV, and a combination block which was administered via a teeny tiny wire inserted in the inner/upper thigh area-kept my leg NUMB completely for 4 days after that Total Knee replacement-and the VERSED left me with absolutely NO RECOLLECTION of what the surgeons did to my knee. FABULOUS! Severe pain when the nerve blocking wire was removed-morphine IV drip and additional shots via the IV port helped. "

• Mount...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "My husband has some mild short-term memory loss after taking Neurontin 2 1/2 years ago. Last summer, he has had several procedures needing light sedation in which Versed has been used. It has been effective for unawareness of the procedures themselves, but after each dose, his memory loss seems to be progressively worse. We will be talking with his PCP about this, and with any future procedures, he will request no sedation or a different medication."

• Tootsie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2015

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I had dental implants. I was a nervous wreck going to the dentists office. I was in the dentists chair for 5 minutes and after that I don't remember a thing. The next thing I remember was my daughter getting my prescriptions filled at the pharmacy. I am thrilled to say this anesthetic was great ! I wish everyone of my surgical procedures was this easy. No after effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2022

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "My very young child had two surgeries. After the first she was completely changed for at least 48 hours. My sweet, calm compliant child was screaming, fighting, and angry. The second surgery, I was scared and reported her first reactions. The doctors switched the type of anesthesia, but still gave versed. The reaction was so bad that they called the doctor back from his next surgery. She became hostile and combative. She was screaming and fighting. Since then her aunt went in for surgery and as an adult, had the same experience. My daughters medical records now prohibit its use. Very scary side effects that they do not warm you about."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2022

Nayzilam (midazolam) for Seizures "My daughter had epilepsy and began using this spray a few months ago whenever she feels a seizure coming. So far she has used it 4 times and it has prevented a seizure each time. She also takes 600 mg Lamictal. In her epilepsy support group, many members shared that they use this spray for the same reason. The spray allowed her to stop a second drug that was affecting her cognition."

• Anxmo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2015

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I had to have oral surgery as the first stage of dental implants. I had four molars extracted, a sinus lift and bone grafting. I asked to be put out. I was crying from fear before the surgery, worried about getting sick from the anesthesia. They gave me some versed in my iv and everything was okay. I loved it, maybe too much. No anesthesia sickness and NO fear. I highly recommend it."

• monica
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2020

For Light Sedation "I went into hospital today for a gastroscopy investigation - I was given 2mg Midazolam - I had also explained to the doctor that I have difficulty swallowing and that I would like to have a very strong sedation to send me to sleep and also to prevent me from feeling any pain during the procedure. How ever although I had a needle inserted at the back of my hand prior to going into the Theater I do not remember or see any one giving the injection. I was wide awake and very uncomfortable when they were trying to make me swallow the tube which had to be abandoned because I just could not swallow the tube-"

• Heart...
• October 3, 2013

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "This was given to me through an IV before an ICD implant. It worked fast and in less than a minute I was totally relaxed and a little sleepy. I don't remember being wheeled into the OR or being put under. Really helped relieve all anxiety I had before surgery."

• big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2016

For Light Anesthesia "I have had it several times in the last 5 years every time I take it I got more and more crazy. the last time , I really went crazy. I do not remember any of it,, my Husband said I cussed at them I told one nurse to have a nice f---ing day Dear Lord I will never take again he told me I opened the car door on the way home . had 4 mgs last year and went off on the nurses and pushed a lady out of my way in the hall, I was trying to leave they say. . never never again"

• RGJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2018

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I had this, Versed 2 mg in IV, with my cataract surgery. After my right eye I began to lose my hair on the right side in extremes. After my left side was done the same happened on my left side. I then began to notice big blotches in the back of my head. With my hair matting when combed. This has been very traumatic to me. I'm warning everyone I know."

• Ashe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2020

For Light Sedation "I was just given Versed today, as a light sedative for lumbar facet injections. I have diagnosed anxiety and PTSD, I was already very scared though I try to hold it together because I hate causing a scene. I never felt dizzy, sleepy, or impaired in any way. I felt every prick and movement of every injection (6 of them!) I kept going "Ow! That hurts!" The whole time. I wish they had taken my asking for something stronger more seriously, because it was pointless to give me that. I told them I was terrified. I wish there was a zero option because versed did nothing for me at all."

• yenta...
• November 1, 2013

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I tried to tell the anesthesiologist that I have sleep spends, use oxygen @ nite, have 3 included. Major veins and am very sensitive to drugs. He wouldn't listen. Put me immediately out and my oxygen blood level went down to 51. Had I stayed at that level for 5 minutes I would have died. The hospital changed the grrecords. I was conguiding. gasping for air. eye Dr said I Jerked side to side violently. Lucky it was at a time in procedure that it didn't matter. Anes searched the sheets/ blankets for the meter and told eye Dr it had come off my finger."