Update:

So my hand pain has gotten a lot worse the more I wean off trileptal.

I finally had an appointment with my new neurologist again and she gave me a prescription for Neurontin (or Gabapentin.)

She did this after suggesting botox injections for my hands, which really disturbed me. She also kept suggesting antidepressants but I don't want to take antidepressants (tried several of them in the past, reacted horribly, vowed to not take them ever again.) I don't know why Neurontin was the 3rd conclusion she came up with.

What can anyone tell me about this drug? I haven't started it yet, I'm waiting till I'm done weaning off trileptal. Thanks everyone.