I too had problems with Tegretol, I broke out like I had measles and it stayed for a week. I have to take neurontin (Gabaptentin).
I have been dealing with this for about 8yrs. Right now I am taking 1200mg.
three times daily and a host of different meds that add up to be 20 pills a day. I travel to Kansas city each month to see Dr. Lemons who has taught me to be so relaxed listening to his tapes. It can some what feel like self hypnosis. It works, the tapes are excellent to listen to.
Bless, Doodle bug7