Midazolam and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• kbe...
• July 11, 2012

Midazolam for Light Sedation "I was given Versed as sedation for 3 colonoscopies. It is great. After the procedure, I have no grogginess, and it is fast-acting and doesn't linger throughout the day. My last procedure, I was given propofol. It was terrible. I was sick for 2 days. I will definitely have Versed used here on out as long as it's available."

• 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."

• 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."

• NAa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2018

Midazolam for Light Anesthesia "Had this earlier in the week for minor surgery and was given this to help my anxiety before going into the OR. Worked great and quick. I felt super floaty and like I was getting a buzz going. Only had 2 mg as I was given Propofol for anesthesia, but I calmed right down and was pretty chill, and the amnesia took a few minutes to kick in for me, as the last thing I remember was my surgeon asking how I was feeling as she helped me on the OR table. I was a little groggy afterward, but my procedure was only about 30 minutes, so it wore off me pretty quick, but I was definitely feeling a little less inhibited than usual, but in a funny way. It did make me super chatty once it was starting to wear off, though. But all in all, a good experience for me."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2021

For Light Anesthesia "Yesterday was the second time I have been given midazolam as a sedative/light anesthetic, and it did not work for me either time. The first time was 3 years ago when I was having an angiogram - I was completely awake the whole time and felt the whole procedure, no drowsiness, no pain relief. The second time was yesterday for cataract surgery. I was given it intravenously, with two 'top-ups' when they realized the first, then second lot didn't work. Was completely awake and felt quite a bit of the procedure. They eventually gave me an intravenous anesthetic. Based on that, my next cataract surgery in a few weeks will be done using an intravenous anesthetic. No more midazolam for me."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

For Light Sedation "I've had Versed twice: 10 years ago for an EGD and two days ago for a hysterectomy. When I had it 10 years ago, I remember giggling as I went to sleep. Two days ago, when I had it, I remember laughing hysterically while they wheeled me down the hall to the OR and saying that Versed was great and that I wanted some to take home with me. I remember continuing to laugh hysterically as I moved onto the OR table, and I also remember looking at the big lights over the OR table and saying, 'This is so cool!' After that, I was out. Hope I didn't annoy the staff too much. I know it knocks me for a loop and makes me very giddy. I stay groggy from it longer than other people, but am totally fine the next day. It does affect everyone differently."

• Dst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2021

For Light Sedation "I was administered 5 mg of midazolam through IV prior to surgery to help with anxiety and to calm my nerves. It was an overall great experience. I didn’t feel “heavy” or “sedated.” I felt calm and happy. I became talkative and relaxed. I highly recommend this medication for people prior to surgery."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2020

For Light Sedation "I was given midazolam by the NHS for an endoscopy and colonoscopy. 5 mg, along with another dose of fentanyl, I'd had the maximum legal dosage, and I was still wide awake. Thankfully, the procedure wasn't too painful, but the nurses seemed very surprised that I was awake and able to hold a full conversation with them. They asked if I was a heavy drinker (nope), and I do not use drugs recreationally. Strange how I was able to stay fully awake on such a high dosage. Afterwards, I was slightly drowsy and dizzy."

• 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."