Is sodium pentathol always used as part of general anesthesia?

Question

I'm being put under general anesthesia to have an impacted wisdom tooth removed, and I've read that this includes sodium pentathol (otherwise known as the truth serum). I've experienced trauma in my past and fear that this might uncovered some repressed memories, and/or cause me to confess the experiences to others. First of all, is this probable? Second of all, are there other anesthetics that may be used?

Thank you in advance the information.

Answer 1

Im not sure but I have been put under 2 time.... and both times i acted really silly and could not control what i was saying... kinda like i was drunk I said everything that was on my mind... soo i think so.

Answer 2

I had my wisdom teeth removed when I was 15 and was knocked out with sodium pentathol as well.  It is not used in the same manner or dosage to reveal information.  In fact there is a lot of dispute that it actually works as a "truth serum".  You can research this on the internet all day long.  I did not remember anything but my doctor said I "went out really fast" so I really wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 3

No its not always used. You will have less than 6 seconds if your getting a general anesthetic before you fall asleep, so don't worry about it, have a talk with the anesthetist before he puts you under he'll get a kick out of your question!!