An ergot alkaloid is prescribed for a patient who is having frequent migraine headaches. The nurse provides information to the patient about the medication and tells the patient to contact the prescriber if which problem occurs?

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Nervousness, dizziness, and nausea and vomiting are expected adverse effects of ergot alkaloids. However, if chest pain occurs, the prescriber should be contacted immediately, or the patient should seek emergency care.

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