As long as the correct ************** is given to a person who has atypical (absence) seizures, they will not become a more severe form of epilepsy. However, left untreated, atypical seizure symptoms can get much worse, increasing in number and severity. There are many kinds of seizures and epilepsy, and it is critical that the correct medicine is used to keep them at bay, so a doctor who understands pharmacology well, they'll know what the best drugs are for certain types.