I believe that meds, much like counselors and therapy, will work differently for everyone, and you kind of have to play around them to find just the right one. Is it obnoxious and time-consuming? Yes. We all want the quick-fix for this disease, because it sucks the life out of us. Sadly, we can't really rush it and it's definitely not a one-size fits all.
Luckily, most side-effects don't last that long. When you try a med, you will get a couple of weeks of some undesirable-ness. But then, hopefully, the good part happens and you'll start to feel better.