MM makes a great point- people have different experiences with the same drug. It can also take time to sort out what is a good fit. Most of the drugs given for mental health conditions take say, a month, to take full effect.
For me, a regimen that includes Lamictal and also Ativan for anxiety, as needed, and Paxil have been a successful combination with some dosage and time of day changes along the way. That's in my nearly 26 mo sober.
To me, the most important thing is not to drink, ever, so the right meds can do their right work.