Substituted 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)alkoxyalkylalkanoic acids and 2-(azetidin-2-on-1-yl)arylalkylalkanoic acids, and analogs and derivatives thereof are described. Methods for using the described compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, to treat disease states responsive to antagonism of one or more vasopressin receptors are also described.