Trileptal and tongue

I hate it! My doctor prescribed 1200mg a day. When I followed this dosage for a week (approximately 2 years ago) I was so lethargic, my tongue felt as if it weighed 10 pounds plus it was numb and I was the most unproductive individual! I stopped taking 1200 and started with 600; the same side effects occurred. Now, I take it every few days which really sucks because the manic monster rears its ugly head. At this point, I have to do my own research to find the right medication for my bipolar. I do know that I cannot continue this medication. I thought it was going to help control the severe angry outburst; I've broken one of our ceiling lamps by throwing my shoes. It's like being trapped within myself. I hope any and everyone who posts to this and even those out there that have bipolar, finds the right medication. It is so incredibly difficult not knowing which way my mood will take me; what journey: being ok one minute and the next, feeling terrible.

Wow, I guess it's not just me. I take trileptal for my bi-polar disorder and also have terrible nightmares so bad that I am constantly having to change my sheets and/or nightshirt. I also occasionally have numbness on my tongue and lips that may be caused from this medicine.

I've been taking this now for quite awhile.. side effects numbness in lips tongue, headaches, forgetfullness, I know what i want to say but can't forget where i put things. I take this for my bipolar.. causes anxiety, weight gain, and recently after taking medication about 10 min. My sinuses and cheeks burn really bad cheeks get bright red.. It almost feels like when i sniff salt water for sinus swelling. It last for about an hour after taking med.

Numbness in lips and tongue about 30 minutes after taking my dose. This numbness usually lasts about 20 minutes or so. Vivid nightmares accompanied by night terrors (screaming). Frequent headaches and chest pains. Musculo-skeletal pain, concentrated in the joints. Aggressiveness and grouchiness.

My personal side effects are as follows:
-Extreme drowsiness
-Vivid nightmares (not sure if this is the cause, but it started after I started taking it.)
-Screaming in my sleep (once again unsure of cause)
-Numbness of my tongue
-Constant fatigue
-Vision disturbances
-Slurred Speech
-Slowed reaction times
-Memory distortions