Help With Zanaflex

I've been taking tizanadine /zanaflex for 10 years at 36 mgs per day. That's the max dose allowed. I had daily migraines for 3 years along with spine and neck djd and insomnia. It helps with all of this. I lost my pcp a couple of months ago and do not want get get off of this medication. It allows me to live without pain and function. My new pcp wants me off and when I cut down, I have horrible panic attacks and severe high blood pressure. Any suggestions? I have to find a new pcp but don't want to dr hop. I also have to function daily. I also live with severe anxiety and panic attacks and my psychiatrist has me on Xanax. Tapering down from zanaflex causes major anxiety. I was fine until my pcp retired. Is there a safe taper?

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Hello, Anna Marie! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the problems that you're having.

I really think the best thing to do here would be to see a specialist. It just seems like your PCP isn't familiar with managing such things and may not be up to handling it for you.

Do you think they'd refer you to someone, if you asked?

What is your general location? That information would enable someone to suggest a good doctor in your area.

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I just started on this medicine today, literally a few mins ago, then I read all the reports on this site of ppl experiencing terrible things. Someone please tell me that everyone is different and just bc other ppl had bad reactions it does not necessarily mean that I will too?! :(

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