question: Hi doctor, My mother was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis last year, and her treatment is going very well. Currently, she is taking Budesonide 6 mg and Azoran 75 mg. She also takes Insulin, Actrapid Flexpen, and Basalog One to control her blood sugar fluctuations, as she has diabetes also. I have attached all her test reports, and the test reports show significant improvements. My query is regarding the side effects of the steroids. Apart from a slightly swollen face, my mom also complains about a very bitter taste in her mouth like she has chewed neem leaves. That bitter taste comes and goes. My mom said that this bitter taste is the same that she experienced even before she was diagnosed but now that her SGPT is normal, why does she get this bitter taste? Is it because of the side effects of the steroids? Is there any way to reduce the side effects? Can you recommend any medicine?