My pdoc thinks that different parts can need/respond to different meds. For a while I was on a bunch of meds, but I am slowly weaning off of them. I took all of them as prescribed, although I would still say that there are certain parts that need Xanax and I only take that as needed.

I did not find AD, AP or mood stabilizers particularly useful. I didn't have terrible side effects, but the meds just didn't seem to make much difference. My pdoc now has me only on as-needed meds, with the exception of cyclobenzaprine that helps me stay asleep and helps with nightmares. I take that every night.