Has anyone heard of or been on Tegretol?

My neuro finally prescribed something different to help with the pain. But I looked it up to see what I'm looking at and the list of side effects is terrifying. I know that the really scary ones are rare and more common in people of Asian descent. But it seems like every med I have been on, if there is a rare side effect to go with it, I will get it.

I would just say forget it, call the doc back and tell him I just want to up my Elavil, but it is now the weekend. I just don't know if I should go ahead and take the med or tell my doc no way.

If it weren't for this stupid pain I would say screw it, but I can't deal with this pain, it is so intense.

Any thoughts on this med? Opinions are very welcomed, anything you got please!