Protopic???

I went to the dermatologist after experiencing a bad under eye flare (red, blotchy, sore) and he prescribed me protopic after I mentioned not wanting steroids anymore.

I used it once (miserable experience burned like crazy but it worked) after that I ended up in a tiktok protopic rabbit hole and hearing that it still causes withdrawals and other bad side effects.

Is this true? has anyone had this experience? I feel so hopeless I thought I finally found something that worked without steroids.

Also if anyone has any product recommendations i’d appreciate it!