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Yes,you can but you shouldnt because pain killers will effect the nerve responses and make for inaccurate results. so just have your test and take your medicine after. If you have nerve damage youll need it more after the test anyhow.

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Hydrocodone is opioid based pain relieving medicine that if taken appropriately does not affect the results of an EMG examination.

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