Calm Mood Alternatives

In short: Calm Mood (GARLIC, AVENA SATIVA FLOWERING TOP, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT, ARABICA COFFEE BEAN, HOLY BASIL LEAF, PASSIFLORA EDULIS FLOWER, SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA WHOLE, VERBENA HASTATA TOP, AND MACROPIPER METHYSTICUM ROOT), also sold under the brand name Calm Mood, belongs to the Non-Standardized Food Allergenic Extract class. The medications listed below either share that mechanism of action or have been clinically validated as substitutes when Calm Mood is unsuitable due to side effects, cost, availability, or contraindications.

When to consider an alternative to Calm Mood

Switching is a decision to make with your prescriber, not on your own. People most often look for a substitute for one of a few reasons — and the right alternative depends on which one applies:

• Tolerability. If bothersome or serious reactions are the problem, review the side effects of Calm Mood first — a same-class option often shares them, so a different class may be the better move.
• Interactions. If a new prescription clashes with your current regimen, check Calm Mood's known drug interactions before choosing a replacement.
• Cost or availability. A generic or same-class medicine may deliver the same benefit at a lower cost tier or without a shortage.
• Effectiveness. If Calm Moodisn't controlling your condition, a different mechanism of action may work where this one fell short.