The present invention is directed to aryl sulfamide derivatives of formula
I:
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer or tautomer thereof,
which are monoamine reuptake inhibitors, compositions containing these
derivatives, and methods of their use for the prevention and treatment of
conditions, including, inter alia, vasomotor symptoms, sexual
dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorders and genitourinary disorder,
depression disorders, endogenous behavioral disorders, cognitive
disorders, diabetic neuropathy, pain, and other diseases or disorders.