Do you need someone to drive you home after local anesthesia? The definitive guide
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While local anesthesia simply numbs a specific area and doesn't affect consciousness, your need for a driver depends on other factors. Over one billion local anesthesia injections are administered globally each year, but the safety of driving home varies greatly depending on the type of procedure, location of the numbing agent, and combination with other medications. So, do you need someone to drive you home after local anesthesia? Not always, but it is crucial to understand the exceptions.