No, you should not drive home after general anesthesia or sedation. The usual advice is no driving for at least 24 hours after either one, because these medicines can slow your reactions and affect how you think and make decisions. You also should not drive if you are taking strong painkillers that make you drowsy. For local anesthetic only, you usually can drive if you feel well enough, unless your surgery or pain medicines make that hard.

You will usually need someone else to take you home, and it is best to have a responsible adult stay with you for the first 24 hours after general anesthesia. Public transport is not recommended if possible. Verify the exact plan with your surgical or anesthesia team in case they want something different for you.