Midazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Jjones
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I had Versed for 2 steroid epidural injections today and the Versed maybe lasted 2 minutes, if at all. I remember the nurse saying my lower back will be very cold and I remember the 2 injections because they felt like big bee stings. I questioned not receiving the Versed and was assured I did. My hands were over my head on the table and the IV was in my hand, so I didn’t actually see anyone putting anything in it. Next time I’ll skip the Versed and then I won’t need someone to drive me home."

• Biscu...
• April 4, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I went in for cataract surgery today hoping I would be in a "stupor twilight", mode but I never got there. I struggled with the Dr as he told me to quit fighting him. I wriggled against the bright lights I had to follow. My system usually needs extra meds for the right effect. I was given 1 1/2 doses of liquid versed and it wasn't sedating enough. Thankfully the eye drops worked better for the numbing. If you can get a prescription of diazepam I would take one prior to surgery as they instructed me to do for my next surgery. It was only uncomfortable not painful. Procedure only took 5-10 min"

• Rose
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2018

For Light Sedation "Was given this for a colonoscopy 4 years ago. It was worse than useless - the person doing the procedure thought I wouldn't remember anything and started to shove the device around using brutal force saying he had to "get round the bends" I was in absolute agony but was unable to speak!!! I will never ever have a colonoscopy again as it was a nightmare. 4 years later I have trouble remembering names. Do not take this drug."

• Patri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2023

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "Did very little in way of calming me or making me not remember cataract surgery. I remember everything the surgeon and his nurse assistants said. Could have driven myself home with no problem. Versed isn't liquid valium which is what the nurse anesthetist told me. It's really midazolam! Does nothing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2022

For Light Sedation "I was given 2mg Midazolam this morning for a Gastroscopy. It had no effect whatsoever. The procedure had to be aborted after two unsuccessful attempts. Waste of everyone's time and money using this drug as so many people have no comfort from it either. Returning to have it done under GA."

• Bluea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2022

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "Versed doesn’t seem to work for me or my family on my mom’s side. I was given it to sedate me ( unbeknownst to me or I would have warned them) for an endoscopy and I managed to stay out long enough for them to push the beginning of the tube down, probably a minute or two. The rest of the time I spent gagging (naturally). While the doctor was literally screaming at me to stop rather than trying to figure out why I was gagging as I should have been out enough to suppress my gag reflex. My previous endoscopy was done with different meds and I don’t remember a thing."

• Ticking...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2020

For Light Sedation "At 6pm I had Versed 3mg. I was having a heart cath done so needed to be sedated. The worse part was the initial plunge of the scope going into my leg. I was moving my leg so they strapped it. I told them calmly it was hurting and was assured I would not remember a thing. I watched the blue meds flowing and saw all of my arteries including 2 previous stents. I was excited to see no major blockages and know I had one small amount in one artery. The Dr said the amount was unnecessary to stent. It hurt terribly when he had to apply pressure to my upper thigh to stop bleeding. The kind Dr wrote a thorough report. He talked to me this morning and was shocked at my play by play . I pray I don’t have to do this again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2023

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "My brother had surgery (first time) when he was 59. They used versed as a light relaxer prior to putting him under completely. When he woke up he'd lost memory. He forgot how to do certain things at his job, eventually got lost trying to get to a job he'd worked for over 15 years. He lost years of past memories and some short term. He was forced to leave his job, was too young for Social security, had to fight for years to get disability, can't drive."

• Justme
• July 7, 2018

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I have been thru a lot of spine surgeries and complications with car accident. With permanent damage I get versed for spinal epidurals and trigger point injections every 4 weeks. Obviously I have a tolerance to this. But even from the beginning, I always fall asleep and relax easily. Once or twice I have I grogginess after and I believe was due to administered more because was soon after surgeries and tolerance was higher. Other than normal tiredness it helps wonderfully get me through the procedure. Don't remember anything and can function few hours later after a long nap. Every person is different and matter how much is administered as with any medication. I would say has high rating doing what it is intended for."

• Mags
• November 13, 2020

For Light Sedation "I had a colonoscopy today. The pre procedure written information stated that there would be an hour and a half recovery time from the 'anaesthetic'. The intavenous sedation was in fact Midazolam. Unfortunately it had no effect at all and I was completely conscious during and after wards. I experienced a lot of pain during the colonoscopy which was clearly observed by the consultant and the attending nurses. Afterwards I queried this to the consultant and he responded that all patients get the same dose and that there is no way they can know if it will work with a particular patient or not. He suggested that strong painkillers or sleeping tablets could impede it's effectiveness- neither of these possibilities is relevant in my case. I'm a 69 year old woman of slim build, and have never had something similar happen before."

• Mgn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2022

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "My first ever surgery, an emergency abdominal surgery to remove a life-threatening colon mass. Because I was in pain, mortal danger, and uneducated, I allowed them to give me any drug they wanted. I came out of surgery wishing I had died instead. I’m anxious, I’m unable to sleep, and I’m a completely different person than I was before Versed. In a paranoid state I tracked down one of my surgeons who took pity on me and said it looked like they gave me a heavy dose of Versed. He said he’s been a surgeon for 33 years and NEVER allowed Versed to be used on him. With his information, my new life makes sense. I experience memories and feelings of the surgery, which I shouldn’t, and I can’t tell what’s real or distorted. I’m powerless, terrified, and suicidal. And there’s no cure."

• Biggs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "Had Versed for a colonoscopy. I vaguely recall saying "Ow! ... Ow!" as some parts of the procedure were very painful. The doc asked me later "So you don't remember a thing?" with a smile. I replied "I remember saying "Ow" a lot" and he brushed that off as me "dreaming". I have since learned that making you forget is a major part of why they use this, and yes colonoscopies can be painful. Despite the above I'd still recommend this, as I certainly did forget most of it, and being such an embarrassing procedure I'm glad of that! Didn't have any side effects that I'm aware of."

• Ralphed
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 20, 2017

For Light Anesthesia "I was given this for my first colonoscopy. Procedure was successful, relaxed during procedure. It was after the procedure that I became sick to my stomach and was not able to keep anything down for 5 days. Three months later at my annual physical when they went through my blood work with me, my physician asked me if I was drinking again(I am a recovering alcoholic), as my liver functions were askew! After back tracking, we suspected it was the VERSED. I’ve had three more procedures since and it’s in my file that I get severe GI problems from Versed. No more problems since."

• Cathy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2024

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I was given Versed prior to my cataract surgery about 1 ½ years ago. I didn’t feel much of anything from it, but also felt no pain during the surgery due to the eye drops they give you. I had no other side effects from it at all. I will be having my other eye done in the very near future and I understand I will be given this again. I read some awful reviews and can’t imagine having those side effects. I prefer less over more in medication so hope all goes well on the next surgery."

• Carol...
• March 12, 2017

For Light Sedation "I first got this for a colonoscopy approx 6 months ago and the procedure had to be stopped as I was aware of everything and I kicked and screamed and was very upset. I tried again a few days ago same procedure was supposed to be heavily sedated was administer 5mg midazolam 50mcg Fentanyl 20mg of Hyoscine yet was still lucid and I stopped the procedure it was upsetting and traumatic. The drug does not work for me for the procedure Doctor said that he thinks I will never be able to have this procedure done under sedation. I will never have this again"

• Patient...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "My first experience with Versed wasn't a good one. The doc didn't give me enough and it wore off before the procedure was done. I just about came off the table when I realized what was going on. Last experience - a good one. I whined to the periodontist that the Halcion I took wasn't enough. He finally decided to add Versed, and I only remember about 5 seconds after he uttered the word "Versed." The rest of my memory for the day is gone. I'm told it shut me up too. lol."

• CTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I'm extremely claustrophobic and needed to have an MRI done on my neck. Could not do an open MRI because I have a heart monitor implant. so I had to do one of those MRIs that looks like a donut hole opening to a tunnel. Was given Versed IV (conscious sedation) to calm me. The MRI was 35 minutes long but it actually only felt like 10 minutes. The nurse who administered the IV was there the whole time monitoring my vital signs. The Versed worked. No side effects, other than being sleepy for a couple of hours when I got home, which they told me to expect that. I never would have made it through that MRI without Versed sedation."

• CaT
• May 16, 2020

For Light Sedation "I had this drug midazolam yesterday during dental treatment in hospital. I am 23 and absolutely terrified of the dentist so I went in distressed and crying. Somehow I’ve noticed I’ve been getting something like flashbacks, but I don’t know if it actually happened or not. I vaguely remember telling a story and forgetting what I was trying to say and couldn’t finish my story. I also had taken a selfie and video of myself crying with laughter that I don't recall at all. But I find it quite funny. Even reading through messages I sent is hilarious because I can’t recall sending them. Today I noticed though my memory is still very odd. For example: my dog had walked down the hall and then I was sitting on sofa on phone and then he was sitting beside me. Also, on a call to my friend I had just stopped talking and she had to ask if I was there, and I forgot I was on the phone to her. I’m just assuming this may take a while before it’s fully worn off."

• Verac...
• March 11, 2012

Versed (midazolam) "Had this for a wisdom teeth extraction. Apart from feeling a slight burning sensation when the needle was slid into my hand, it was great. Didn't feel or remember any part of the actual operation. Was very groggy, but I rested for a few hours at home afterwards and was fine by nightfall."

• Driskey
• March 10, 2020

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I've had this drug several times for dental procedures and I just recently learned that people are actually AWAKE while on this! I always thought it put me to sleep! At least I feel that way! I am so thankful for this drug!!! Each and every time I am given Versed, I don't remember a thing about my procedure. This last time, I don't even remember coming home. It was awesome!!!! This drug is truly a life saver for people terrified of procedures."

• Brandon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2023

For Light Sedation "I read these reviews before I had my wisdom teeth removed and was discouraged, as it seems like this doesn't work for many people. My results were completely different. I was given 10mg of IV Midazolam for my surgery and literally remember nothing of it besides them saying I was done. Very pleased with the effectiveness."

• BPMon...
• February 16, 2019

For Light Sedation "I had midazolam and fentanyl for an upper endoscopy. The RN came in and injected 2 mg. in my IV. There was no initial sensation. They wheeled my whole bed into a treatment room. My doctor was there. I started to feel like I had taken two large margaritas quickly. I thought, "I'm not going to let this medication make me unconscious." I commented on the silly yellow bandana my doctor had on his head. They asked me to move onto my left side, which I did. They put the mouth guard in my mouth that protects the scope should I bit down. It wasn't centered, and I reached up and centered it. I thought, "When is this stuff going to work. I bet I'll feel everything." Then, just like a magician pulls a rabbit suddenly out of a hat, without a blink or any other sensation, The mouth guard was out of my mouth. My doctor said, "It's all over." I said, "Unbelievable!". They wheeled me back to the treatment room. I got dressed and was driven home."

• Shino...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2018

For Light Sedation "Midazolam is the only benzo that put me to sleep 8hrs straight and I would rate it with 10 but I rated it 8 because there is horrible side effect of sleep walking + hunger. I don't mind getting hungry and eat but the thing is that I go to the kitchen like a zombie, I cook and dropped glass/cups on the floor. Its crazy. One day I woke up with my foot all covered in blood and that happened because I dropped a plate on the kitchen and I stepped on it. I don't remember anything. Besides that I love midazolan. I could lock myself in the bedroom but I live alone in a small apartment."

• Verum
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2020

Versed (midazolam) for Light Anesthesia "I have taken this medication twice before going into an operation. The first time time the medication worked really well and right after taking it everything went blank and I just woke up right after. The second time however I believe my body somehow adapted to the drug and I was fully awake and aware of what was going on after taking the medication. Luckily they put me to sleep with another anesthesia once I got to the operating room, but I would not take this medicine for something like a dental procedure or something where you're going to be awake because there is a possibility that it won't make you blank out and you'll remember everything that happened unfortunately."

• Deborah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2022

Versed (midazolam) for Light Sedation "I also am an RN and had Versed today for cataract surgery (I do not know the dosage - I was dosed x 2, but asked post-op what I had been given) with absolutely no affect. Fortunately, the numbing eye drops that they used many times kept me from feeling any pain."