Is haldol a Barbiturate

No, Haldol (haloperidol) is not a barbiturate. It is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and acute psychosis. Barbiturates, on the other hand, are a class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, primarily used for sedation or anesthesia. Haldol works by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly dopamine.