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Anticholinergic Effects of Antihistamines: Dry Mouth, Constipation, Urinary Issues

Anticholinergic Effects of Antihistamines: Dry Mouth, Constipation, Urinary Issues

by Daniel Stephenson, 28 Jan 2026, Medications

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention due to anticholinergic effects. Learn why second-generation options are safer and how to switch without losing allergy relief.

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