Well these are great questions to ask the doctor (preferably psych doctor) of your choice.
ASK QUESTIONS! As many as possible, even if they seem immaterial or dumb. Other questions will come.
Wellbutrin was the first one that popped into my head. It's NDRI, so it works differently than almost all anti-depressants out there. It has never made me jittery or given me that "bump of energy" that it gives other people, but it has always worked ok for depression. There are still many low moments though. This depression is pretty deep I guess. As HisTeach mentioned, it generally has the least side affects, but it may be different for you.
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Originally Posted by pedagogue  Wellbutrin is pretty popular for those who don't react well to SSRI side effects, though it isn't perfect because some don't like the 'speedy' feeling they get on it. It also lowers the seizure threshold (meaning if you are prone for seizures, it could make it easier to have one), but that shouldn't be an issue for most people.
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Also remember to tell the psycdoc about all medical problems you have (chest pains, heart complications, migraines, weight problems, arthritis, frequent stomach ailments etc.), those issues can play an important role in med options. Also, it depends on how your depression works.
If you get real sick, call him/her right away. If it isn't doing much after 4weeks or so, then it's time to modify the treatment. Talk therapy in combo with meds help a lot if you can afford it or have the time.