After receiving diphenhydramine, a patient reports experiencing a very dry mouth. This is not uncommon in patients taking this medication. Which drug effect is this patient experiencing?

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Dry mouth is a known side effect of diphenhydramine, a common antihistamine, due to its anticholinergic properties. Side effects are secondary, often predictable effects of a drug, not necessarily harmful in the context of the drug's therapeutic effect.

After Receiving Diphenhydramine, a Patient Reports Experiencing a Very Dry