Reviewer: Lois, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I told anesthesiologist that I did not want any drug to cause amnesia so he IMMEDIATELY started the midazolam. Five minutes later my blood pressure had shot up from 127/68 to 200/100, then 210/105. My heart rate had been 63 bpm, 5 min later it is 81 bpm. RR went down and so did EtCO2. I had been calm and relaxed before I was given midazolam. I guess the anesthesiologist thought if he went ahead a ... Show Full Comment

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I told anesthesiologist that I did not want any drug to cause amnesia so he IMMEDIATELY started the midazolam. Five minutes later my blood pressure had shot up from 127/68 to 200/100, then 210/105. My heart rate had been 63 bpm, 5 min later it is 81 bpm. RR went down and so did EtCO2. I had been calm and relaxed before I was given midazolam. I guess the anesthesiologist thought if he went ahead and gave me midazolam I would forget our conversation.
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Reviewer: fefruary, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Surgery

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Surgery
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This drug made me MORE anxious before my surgery!

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This drug made me MORE anxious before my surgery!
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Reviewer: Texas GG, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Actually this was the only sedative injected for foot surgery and colonoscopy. I awoke feeling fine with none of the after effects of nausea, etc. that I usually experience from surgery.

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Actually this was the only sedative injected for foot surgery and colonoscopy. I awoke feeling fine with none of the after effects of nausea, etc. that I usually experience from surgery.
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Reviewer: One More Boomer, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Received this drug as I was being told "something to relax you." I do not remember the respiratory distress in PACU following surgery although it is documented in my chart. Didn't know I would have amnesia for 8 hours but I'd keep on talking after general anesthesia reversal. Had terrible anxiety, fearfulness and nightmares within 24 hours and lasted for months. (This is 10 ... Show Full Comment

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Received this drug as I was being told "something to relax you." I do not remember the respiratory distress in PACU following surgery although it is documented in my chart. Didn't know I would have amnesia for 8 hours but I'd keep on talking after general anesthesia reversal. Had terrible anxiety, fearfulness and nightmares within 24 hours and lasted for months. (This is 10 months out now) Worst part: can't go near the hospital complex for any followup (I had cancer surgery) because of panic and heart racing to point of passing out. I used to be very responsible about my appointments and treatments. I feel ashamed I can't control myself and still worry what I said that I don't remember. This was a very bad experience and a very bad drug for me. Wish I had at least been given a choice about the amnesia, and been informed about the respiratory problem. Looking for doctors two hours down the road so I don't neglect my health much longer.
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