I think meds can be used for any type of disorder or illness. The main reason for meds is to stabilize or control certain SYMPTOMS, not necessarily the illness itself.

Like with my illness, I'm on Cymbalta. That controls the depression. Depression is my main symptom. When I'm not doing well, my psychotic symptoms will emerge. It doesn't happen very often, though. That's why I'm not on something to control the psychotic symptoms. I just don't have them enough to warrant more meds right now.

My bf has schizoaffective disorder...he has psychotic symptoms daily so he is on many meds to control those symptoms, not necessarily his illness. He's on Clozaril, Cogentin, Celexa, and Wellbutrin. The Clozaril controls the psychotic symptoms he has. The Cogentin helps with some of the side effects of the Clozaril. And Celexa and Wellbutrin is for his depression...all symptoms of his illness.

I guess what I'm saying is that you should concentrate more on your symptoms than the diagnosis you are given.