Experience with Cymbalta or Prozac.

I have posted several times on my anxiety struggles. I need medication, but I have severe anxiety about taking medication! I finally met with a P Doc on Friday and we went through a whole list of medications and side effects. I couldn’t decide on one so he told me to do some research. I’m leaning towards Prozac but he also recommended Cymbalta. I would like something with lower side effects that won’t greatly affect my already poor sleep. I’ve ruled out Lexapro, Effexor, and Celexa because of the data that they may cause heart issues (I have severe palpitations and the thought of taking any of these increases my anxiety). Can those of you who have experience with either of these meds provide some feedback please? Even if you don’t have experience, encouragement is welcome. I’m so tired of this roller coaster ride.....Thank you!

Prozac isn't gentle either . it is effective on depression and anxiety but is one of the strongest ssri meds there is. if you try it- stick to the lowest dose that's effective . I take the lowest dose of celexa and its great. at this low dose the heart side effects are hardly a factor. ultimately you will have to see what works for you tho. celexa is much more gentle than Lexapro . I also have taken Zoloft and liked it while it worked -6yers and pooped out. it was stronger than celexa but weaker than Prozac. these are all the ssri meds I have tried. of these I much greatly prefer celexa as its so gentle you hardly know you are taking a med at all