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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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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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