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Switched from prozac (fluoxetine) 2 brupropion 75mg 2xpd having dull headache and sore calfs an thighs. is this normal and how long should i try 4?

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Change: Talk to your doctor when ever switching medications there are some side effects which gradually go away headache and tachycardia is one of side effects best is to start low and go slow.

Answered 4/5/2013

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