I have been on birth control (Loestrin) for several months now and have only had irregular bleeding once (a full period on a non-placebo week), which was after having sex with my boyfriend. I began taking 20 mg Celexa for depression and anxiety 2 months ago.  Ive seen improvements on the medication, but my psychiatrist suggested we increase the dose to 40 mg.  Ever since Ive started taking 40 mg, which was 2 weeks ago, Ive been having my period/spotting even though its in the middle of my pack.  Any ideas as to whether its a drug interaction or something else?
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