buttman wrote:

Yes, I
went many many years like this, but why continue any longer?

So you can fly. But if you're happy with the trade off you're making, then
I'm certainly in no position to second guess that choice. Good luck, and I
wish you a speedy recovery and return to flight status.

In the meantime, others have posted various possible alternatives to keep
airborne. Sport Pilot is one good choice, but I'm not sure how the FAA
would take to someone exercising that option while on a banned medication.
I don't know the details of how a Sport Pilot is to judge his/her medical
competence.

I'd recommend asking AOPA.

- Andrew