A 32-year-old member asked:
can you tell me for how long does a tonic-clonic seizure last?
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Dr. Andrew Reeves answered
30 years experience Neurology
Average: The average for a GTC is around 2.5 minutes. 3 is common. 4 is getting pretty long. 5 is a medical emergency. Recovery takes much longer, of course.
Answered on Jan 20, 2020
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