What Anesthesia Makes You Loopy?

Nitrous Oxide & Oral Conscious Sedation Have Different Effects. First, it's important to note that different types of sedation have different effects. At our Rothschild office, we offer both nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation, which uses a pill-based sedative.

Does general anesthesia make you loopy?

Although every person has a different experience, you may feel groggy, confused, chilly, nauseated, scared, alarmed, or even sad as you wake up. Depending on the procedure or surgery, you may also have some pain and discomfort afterward, which the anesthesiologist can relieve with medications.

Does anesthesia make you say weird things?

It's normal to feel relaxed while receiving anesthesia, but most people don't say anything unusual. Rest assured, even if you do say something you wouldn't normally say while you are under sedation, Dr. Meisinger says, β€œit's always kept within the operating room.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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