Is a seizure a medical emergency if it lasts 5 minutes or longer?

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Is a seizure a medical emergency if it lasts 5 minutes or longer?

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yes if a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or you have more than one 5 minutes it’s considered a medical emergency

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