| abstract |
Novel compounds are provided which are 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds of formula (I): or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 are defined herein. |