The present invention encompasses novel substituted pyridine compounds of
Formula (I): which act as MCH receptor antagonists. These compositions
and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful in the prophylaxis or
treatment of improving memory function, sleeping and arousal, anxiety,
depression, mood disorders, seizure, obesity, diabetes, appetite and
eating disorders, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia,
myocardial infarction, binge eating disorders including bulimia,
anorexia, mental disorders including manic depression, schizophrenia,
delirium, dementia, stress, cognitive disorders, attention deficit
disorder, substance abuse disorders and dyskinesias including Parkinson's
disease, epilepsy, and addiction.