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If you're someone who gets "anesthetic hangover", it means you're most likely very sensitive to epinephrine ("epi" in dentist talk). Have a discussion with your dentist, and with the specialist you see for the root canal and tell them to use "No Epi" anesthetic. Some will be fine with that, others might grumble a bit. But if anyone tells you no, or tries to tell you that theirs only has "a very small amount", RUN, don't walk, to find a new dentist.
And yes, I am one of those. And no, losing an entire day to an Epi hangover is NOT the price you have to pay for going to the dentist.
FWIW, the epi is there because it causes the anesthetic to "stick" in the location longer, so they don't have to give you multiple shots when your procedure takes a while. So it's for THEIR convenience, not for any medically necessary reason.
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