Hey Mel how are you?
Anyhow my pain doctor was going to try this for me and the pain if neurontin did not work which it is not but have not tried the trileptal.
I am not sure about side effects though. Is that a low does to start off with? If not maybe talking to the doctor about starting slower in case of similar happening. I can understand the fear about similar happening. I rarely here of people on this med for pain so it is interesting your husband was suggested it. My mom is on this med by her psychiatrist and finds it helpful. I know that is different but in the start all she had as side effects was she would feel groggy and could not drive for a few hours after taking it.
Sorry not more help. Hope you are doing well