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My uncle is experiencing epileptic seizures. sodium valproate 500mg and levetirectam 250mg not working. fits every 5 mins. midaz injection is given

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Dr. Bert Liang answered

Go to ED: If a patient is having seizures every 5 minutes, they need to be seen right away to be evaluated and treated by a neurologist.

Answered 2/21/2017

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A member asked:

My uncle is experiencing epileptic seizures. sodium valproate 500mg and levetirectam 250mg not working. fits every 5 mins. midaz injection is given

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bert Liang answered

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