A few days ago I had a cone biopsy and was given Versed "to help me relax" and was not informed of it's lovely amnesia side effects, just figured I'd feel kinda doped up during. I feel very mislead, angry and violated. The procedure was scheduled with very little notice so I didn't really have time to research the sedative, and what info I did come across really didn't mention the memory effects (naturally after the fact I find tons). The drug will make you "feel drunk" ...yeah, my a**! The first thing I remember feeling afterwards was panic and confusion..and it's extremely unsettling.
I mean it's one thing if I'm asleep ..but if not, I want to have the ability to remember what has happened to me...or at the very least be given the right to make an informed decision.
This is the first surgery I've ever had and I can honestly say my experience was not a positive one!
Just curious how do most people usually act when under the influence of this drug?
(this was definitely a time I wish I was already in nursing classes, perhaps I would have at least heard of this stuff before hand.)
I'm truly sorry for your experience. I would definately list Versed as an allergy for you.
As for me, I love Versed. I don't have a bad reaction to it and I would prefer not to remember anything. I say yeah to Versed but I've only had positive reactions to it.
I don't post very often but wanted to ask a question, Cone biopsy? Is that the same as a Cold Knife Cone? If so,I had this done in Sept. of last year along with a D&C, and I can not imagine having this done with anything but general anesthesia.
I'm sorry you had a negative experience during your cone....
I've had quite a few procedures requiring this type of sedation. My GI doc typically uses versed and demerol. Before I began nursing school and learned about the way the meds work, I honestly thought I'd gone to sleep. The first time I had the concoction, the anesthetist laughlingly said, "You ready for your milk of amnesia?" He then explained it to me. Since then I joke about it.
I made the mistake one time of calling it that to my husband when he was waiting to be taken back for an endoscopy. It was all I could do to keep him from walking out right then..... lol
DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN
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I'm truly sorry for your experience. I would definately list Versed as an allergy for you.
As for me, I love Versed. I don't have a bad reaction to it and I would prefer not to remember anything. I say yeah to Versed but I've only had positive reactions to it.