Monoamine re-uptake inhibitors and more specifically serotonin and
noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors are disclosed that have utility in the
treatment of disorders of the central or peripheral nervous system in
both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure:
wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, m, n, W, X,
and Y are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, prodrugs and
pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and solvates thereof. Also
disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in
combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as
methods relating to the use thereof for inhibiting monoamine re-uptake in
a subject in need thereof.