PDF size in CS5

Query on InDesign CS5: I have brought some old InDesign files from CS4 in to CS5. When I make small sized pdfs in CS5 they are huge in size, but they're fine from CS4. Is there any reason for this? Thanks

So, this is working:
open pdf in acrobat / advanced / pdf optimizer / discard user data / check 'discard document information and metadata'
save a new file, and this reduces the size dramatically.
My low res pdfs were 4Mb and now they're under 400kb. Perfect
thanks

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