Midazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

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."

• Ros...
• 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 around 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."

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

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."

• Jus...
• July 7, 2018

Midazolam for Light Sedation "I have been through a lot of spine surgeries and complications with a 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 had grogginess after, and I believe it was due to being administered more because it was soon after surgeries and tolerance was higher. Other than normal tiredness, it helps wonderfully to get me through the procedure. I don't remember anything and can function a few hours later after a long nap. Every person is different, and it matters how much is administered, as with any medication. I would say it has a high rating for doing what it is intended for."

• Mag...
• 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 'anesthetic.' The intravenous sedation was, in fact, midazolam. Unfortunately, it had no effect at all, and I was completely conscious during and afterwards. 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 its 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."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2023

Midazolam for Light Sedation "Jan 2023, I was given fentanyl and Versed for an angiogram and insertion of a venous wall stent in my iliac vein for May-Thurner syndrome. I was awake and conversant through the entire procedure and remember everything. Pain was minimal until the first stent was deployed. They were unable to do the second stent as I had received the maximum amount of Versed for my weight. I now have to have a second procedure. I hope they have a different method."

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

Midazolam for Light Anesthesia "Did very little in the 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."

• Ral...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 20, 2017

For Light Anesthesia "I was given this for my first colonoscopy. The procedure was successful, relaxed during the 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 backtracking, 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."

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

For Light Sedation "At 6 p.m., I had Versed 3 mg. I was having a heart cath done, so I needed to be sedated. The worst 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 knew I had one small amount in one artery. The doctor said the amount was unnecessary to stent. It hurt terribly when he had to apply pressure to my upper thigh to stop the bleeding. The kind doctor 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
• December 12, 2022

For Light Sedation "I was given 2 mg 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."

• CTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

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. I never would have made it through that MRI without Versed sedation."

• And...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 5, 2024

Midazolam for Seizures "'Out of the three I've been prescribed in the past 20 years or so, this has turned out to be the best emergency anticonvulsant I've been prescribed so far. Sublingual Ativan (Lorazepam) was okay, I suppose, but to be honest, I probably needed a tranquilizer before I used that tranquilizer since I was always afraid that I'd bite my finger off, if not someone else's, since it had to be put under my tongue. And it was too weak for me. Rectal Diastat (Diazepam) was... well, not fun. More fun than waking up in the hospital, but still. However, this Nayzilam (Midazolam) is perfect! It fits in my pocket (until the packaging falls apart, which is actually a good thing since that means I haven't needed it for a while), I won't bite any fingers off, and I (or God forbid anyone else) don't have to 'inject' myself with anything. Anywhere! The only downside I've had is that it KINDA burns my nose. A LITTLE. Other than that, I couldn't dream of a better product. Thank you, Nayzilam!'"

• Bis...
• April 4, 2019

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 doctor 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. The procedure only took 5-10 minutes."

• Hea...
• October 3, 2013

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. It really helped relieve all anxiety I had before surgery."

• CaT...
• May 16, 2020

For Light Sedation "I had this drug, midazolam, yesterday during dental treatment in the 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 the sofa on the 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 with her. I’m just assuming this may take a while before it’s fully worn off."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2022

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 effect. Fortunately, the numbing eye drops that they used many times kept me from feeling any pain."

• Dra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2022

Midazolam for Light Sedation "Does not work on me at all! I've been given the most you can give a person and still had a panic attack during four different procedures. I think it shouldn't be used for patients like myself with anxiety and panic disorder. It's useless."

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

Midazolam for Light Anesthesia "My first experience with Versed wasn't a good one. The doctor 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."

• Dri...
• March 10, 2020

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."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2019

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."

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

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."

• BPM...
• 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 bite 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."

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

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

• goo...
• April 19, 2020

For Light Sedation "I had midazolam to sedate me for performing colonoscopy and gastroscopy together, and it was a very good experience. :) No pain, no memory, no problem. Midazolam is the reason that you don't need general anesthesia or propofol for this and similar exams."

• Ver...
• March 11, 2012

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 afterward and was fine by nightfall."