Hi purpleflyingmonkeys,

Welcome to the forum! I've had epilepsy 41 yrs. now, had 2 brain surgeries, and tried over 11 different AED's (sz. Meds) and many of them helped but there were some that didn't. What you need to do is ask your Dr. to do a DNA test on you and that will match up the enzymes and chemicals in your body to what AED's will help you the most with the least side effect.
If you don't take your AED's there's a chance that your sz. will become more serious and I know you don't want that to happen. My short term memory isn't the best so what I do is lay out my AED's to take in the morning and evening and when I see that they are gone I know I have taken them. Just find one location in your home to set you AED's for the day and lay them out for each day then once they are gone you will know you have taken them. I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue