A young female adult who has recently begun taking sumatriptan reports a sensation of chest pressure, without pain, and arm heaviness. What action will the provider take?
A) Focus on identifying any history of hypertension or coronary artery disease.
B) Determine whether the patient might be pregnant.
C) Reassure the patient that this is a transient, reversible side effect of the medication.
D) Discontinue the sumatriptan.
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