I've tried several different meds over the years. Citalopram when I first took that I thought I was dying the side effects were so severe but I've never come across anyone who has reacted as badly as I did. Sertraline is a very similar type of medication but taking that there were no side effects. Amitriptyline made me incredibly drowsy most of the day, fluoxetine/Prozac is another popular drug which had little effect for me but works for so many others. It really is a lucky dip as to what will work for you. You can research until the cows come home but the only way of knowing is to go with your dr's recommendations and try it.