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My gf twitches in her sleep but lately seizure-like our doctor says it's epilepsia partialis continua we got phenobarbitone sertraline hcl.its serios?

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Rule out restless lg: It may be worth evaluating for restless leg syndrome. Drinking tonic water before bed can help ease the symptoms. It may be worth a try.

Answered 5/4/2014

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