Midazolam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Thi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2020

For Light Sedation "Requested sedation prior to colonoscopy due to medical anxiety. Given 2 mg midazolam in combination with 50 mcg fentanyl, both intravenously. Did NOT work. I started to panic as they started the procedure, and I was 100% awake. The specialist explained that it would sedate but not put me to sleep because they need you to move around. I told him that I was not sedated AT ALL. The procedure was okay at first, but because parts of my bowel have adhesions on the outside, the procedure was extremely painful when they were 'going around corners.' They had to check my entire bowel and do 7 biopsies. They should have used intravenous Valium or similar. I would NOT recommend this type of sedation for colonoscopy."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

For Light Sedation "My daughter had this drug twice, and both times when she started waking up, you could hear her out in the waiting room. She was screaming and wanted to know what they were doing to her and why she was on this table and in this room. She wasn’t combative, just very, very frightened and screaming and would not stop. I had to go back to the OR/procedure room and get in her face and tell her over and over who I was and that it was okay and that I loved her, calming her, like a child, even though she was just over 18 at the time. After about 5 minutes, she seemed to snap out of it. But she probably screamed for ten minutes. The sad thing is she had it another time because the oral surgeon insisted it wasn’t the Versed before that caused it. He was wrong. When I first heard her, I told them immediately that I needed to go back, that I could get her to calm down. Never again. I give it 5 stars, because my husband and I have had it numerous times without any problems."

• Deo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 10, 2020

For Light Sedation "I have used midazolam for years on and off and went for my gastroscopy today. All I did was tell the doctor that I had a high tolerance, and he adjusted the dosage via IV. It really was an amazing experience to see how well this medicine works. I was fast asleep and was not aware of anything!"

• moa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2018

For ICU Agitation "Did absolutely nothing for my psychotic agitation. Was given so much the doctor said, 'I've never had to give this much before,' and I don't know if I have a really high tolerance to meds or if the drug really is just rubbish, but I experienced no effect at all, getting injected just made me more paranoid."

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2008

For Light Anesthesia "Easy in and easy out type of medicine. I got up and walked out of the ambulatory surgery unit 20 minutes after my surgery. Slept for 30 minutes at home and was back to normal. Highly recommend this for any type of sedation for minor surgeries."

• Gal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2021

For Light Anesthesia "I was given Midazolam to insert a port for cancer treatment. It didn't work at all, I felt the whole operation and experienced it with a lot of stress. It seems my heightened stress completely nullified the effects. I wish I had been given a general, terrible."

• War...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2022

For Light Anesthesia "I received an injection through an IV drip port, and I did and do not remember anything other than waking up. I was extremely off-balance and had to move very slowly, or maybe that was the effect of the drug on my central nervous system. My entire body felt heavy and difficult to move. I did have an appetite but did not remember I had bought food to eat the day before my surgery. I tried to have Pizza Hut deliver a pizza, but the person taking the order was incompetent, so I hung up. I called Chopstix, a great Thai food restaurant, and ordered Pho soup with chicken. I took pain medication, Tylenol-codeine and amoxicillin, with the soup. I became dizzy, sick to my stomach, nauseated, and began sweating profusely. I stopped eating and waited for all symptoms to subside. I hope I never have to take midazolam/versed again."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2022

For Light Sedation "Just had 3 mg with 200 mg of fentanyl for an ethanol ablation of a pelvic mass. Didn't work at all. Nurses joked that I had 'versed talk,' meaning I guess some patients stayed awake and talked a lot. Ha ha, I wasn't amused, and it hurt like hell."

• Ant...
• January 4, 2018

For Light Sedation "I had a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy under midazolam, and it went pretty well. I don't think I would have been able to complete the procedure without it. At first, it just made me laugh at the bad jokes the doctor made, and then I decided to close my eyes, and I just fell asleep. It wasn't like a forced sleep, like when you take general anesthesia, it felt like a normal sleep at home. Turns out I was so out of it that I was apparently singing the background music the doctor had on the whole time. I woke up really relaxed. Note that I do not speak of the visual part the drug does because I had closed my eyes the whole time to make sure I wouldn't scare myself by seeing a third eye on my doctor, which is something she said I might see."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2024

For Light Sedation "I had a combo of this and fentanyl for a gastroscopy. It seems to be the go-to for doctors and surgeons in NZ if full general anesthetic is too much or they can't have you fully under for whatever reason, or want you under for a short period for any procedure or operation. Anyhow, they gave this to me, told me to roll on my side, and lights out. I have a vague memory of gagging and minor pain at one point as they shoved the camera down my throat, but other than that, couldn't remember a thing. Woke up fine, not groggy. No side effects. I have had rebound anxiety and sleeplessness in the past from benzos but no problems this time. I don't like needles, so having the port in my arm initially was the worst part. Going to have it again for wisdom tooth in a few weeks."

• Lot...
• October 7, 2019

For Light Anesthesia "INSOMNIA REBOUND? Had cataract surgery with IV midazolam and fentanyl. Conscious during the first stage (laser pulverization of my existing lens with a femtosecond laser, took 2 minutes). Anxious and conscious, somewhat unable to move, but could cooperate and not panic. No memory of the second stage (implanting new lens). The second night after surgery, I woke up at 3 and could not sleep -- had to get up and do stuff, unusual for me. I have been unusually anxious and suffering from 3 am insomnia for the past ten days. The prior cataract surgery was done with Valium and a different opioid. I was more relaxed and semi-conscious and did not have post-op insomnia or agitation. I will ask for an alternative to Versed in the future. Was it the drug or the setting? The second surgery center was more crowded and harsh than the first."

• Who...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 13, 2021

For Light Sedation "So, I left a review here about how the Versed didn’t work. It’s been 4 hours, and now, that I’m home and not with doctors or anesthesiologists, it hit. Hard. 4 hours later. I’m very confused because it was done “main line,” aka directly intravenously. So… I’m not sure how this is possible."

• Dod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

For Light Anesthesia "Had it for bronchoscopy. Didn’t put me to sleep. Did not experience the procedure or remember. It made me feel very high! I am 72 and have never taken any recreational drugs. I have severe arthritis but came home an hour after the procedure, no joint pain and felt strong and very energetic. Felt like I could have run a marathon! Is this an unusual reaction?"

• Ann...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 28, 2024

For Seizures "I have uncontrolled epilepsy, and I've been using midazolam for the past 22 years. It takes less than a minute to stop the seizure once it's been administered. I see everyone saying that it burns their nose, so I'm guessing they use a spray, but I use an oral suspension, a pre-filled syringe that is squirted into my buccal cavity, between my gums and cheek. It tastes absolutely vile, and I often joke that it's the shock of the disgusting taste that knocks me out of my seizure rather than the chemical reaction, lol. It always knocks me out, though, and I generally sleep for about four hours and feel a bit dopey for the rest of the day/evening, but as I have insomnia, those four hours don't go amiss."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2024

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."

• ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2024

"Had many years using benzos for extreme anxiety. I split a 7.5 tablet and felt light sedation, was relaxed, and worked better than diazepam or any other benzos I've tried. So I regularly use a low dose to prevent panic, etc. Good stuff. It works differently, like all medication, and it seems to suit me. I get more done now as I'm less anxious."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2024

Midazolam for Seizures "It does bring immediate relief. I have been using it about once to twice a month. I think after a year I may need to up the dosage. The major side effects that I dislike are excessive salivation, and the taste is horrific. But the med definitely serves its purpose."

• Ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2021

For Light Anesthesia "Versed (midazolam) and the administering anesthesiologist saved my life during the birth of my child. It is an amazing medication. It works, for me, exactly as it is described to work. Highly recommend if one doesn't have any underlying issues."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2018

For Light Sedation "Recently had conscious sedation with oral midazolam for two wisdom teeth removal, I had a liquid about half an hour before the procedure. I must admit that after reading so many negative reviews, I was hesitant to take the midazolam, however, I was pleasantly surprised. Being a very anxious person, I was extremely nervous about getting my wisdom teeth removed. The midazolam worked a treat, it helped a great deal with relief from anxiety, and I was super chilled. Nothing really bothered me. I had some interesting time distortions, time passed quicker. I was in the dentist chair for about 45-50 minutes, but it felt like 15 minutes. I was a little wobbly on my feet, but could easily get myself about with no problems. No negative aftereffects, great stuff."

• Lee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 22, 2023

Midazolam for Light Anesthesia "I get a Botox injection done on my bladder every 4 months. I have a spinal cord injury, and it's a procedure I have to get done. They give me Versed every time. I get very stressed before this surgery because sometimes I wake up in pain. But when they give me the Versed in the operating room, my anxiety melts away, and I wake up in the recovery room. Then, shortly after that, they give me pain medication. I've never had a bad reaction to this medication, and I get surgery and procedures a lot."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2018

For Light Anesthesia "Versed is a perfectly safe med. And it is amazing at relieving anxiety. It will not put you out on its own, and even when used with fentanyl, it will cause conscious sedation. Propofol is the drug that puts you to sleep. These three drugs are not interchangeable, they just work together. I had a colonoscopy done this AM. Had some Versed and then some fentanyl. All my anxiety vanished and I felt no pain, although I was technically awake. Vaguely recall looking at the monitor to see the insides of my colon. Totally relaxing. Great feeling..."

• JMT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 30, 2024

Midazolam for Seizures "Very reliable. Allows me to go on with life when I have auras."

• gue...
• December 10, 2014

Midazolam for Light Sedation "Used as a light sedation for cataract surgery. It was marginally effective during the first procedure and had almost no effect for the second procedure a week later."

• KSG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2019

Midazolam for Light Sedation "Had a paradoxical reaction. Had anxiety flashbacks for years after."

• Lol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 15, 2018

Midazolam for Light Sedation "I had this during my colonoscopy along with Fentanyl, and I woke up in the middle of it, wide awake and feeling a lot of pain. They tried giving me more with no success. Did not work for me."