Hi
Amitryptaline (not sure of spelling) was the first ever anti dep meds I ever tried. I have been told by a psychotherapist that this is not generally used now as it has been superceded by several other medicines. The downside i found were the side effects, distorted vision, dry and prickly tongue.
For panic and anxiety I am now on Lofepramine, but I have tried several different medications over the past few years.
It all depends on how you react personally to them.

Good luck with the meds

Will