You are treating a patient for motion sickness with the drug dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).What possible side effect may the patient experience when taking this drug?

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The anticholinergic (antimuscarinic)effect on the vestibular system can inhibit motion sickness.Scopolamine was used for this,and antihistamine drugs such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)that have anticholinergic effects are commonly used to prevent motion sickness.The dry mouth and drowsiness that also occur with a drug such as dimenhydrinate are typical antimuscarinic effects.

You Are Treating a Patient for Motion Sickness with the Drug