Hydroxycut Recall: FDA Warns Against Weight-Loss Supplement
-About.com
05/13/2009 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against the use of Hydroxycut, a weight-loss supplement linked to serious liver injuries. Hydroxycut's manufacturer has recalled 14 of its products, which are marketed as fat-burners, diet aids, and energy boosters.
The FDA has received 23 reports of Hydroxycut-related adverse effects, including liver damage requiring a liver transplant, seizures, cardiovascular disorders, elevated liver enzymes (an indicator of potential liver injury), and jaundice. In 2007, a 19-year-old man died of liver failure after using Hydroxycut.
In addition to urging consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products, the FDA advises consulting a physician if you're experiencing symptoms that could be associated with use of Hydroxycut. Symptoms of liver injury include jaundice, brown urine, nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching, and loss of appetite.
Hydroxycut contains a variety of ingredients, including hydroxycitric acid (a botanical extract linked to liver damage in a number of case reports). The FDA has yet to determine which Hydroxycut ingredients or doses might lead to liver problems. If you or a loved one have been injured or suffered a loss as a result of Hydroxycut use you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Hydroxycut Lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on this page or calling toll-free: 1-800-856-6405. Our experienced Hydroxycut Attorneys can answer any questions you may have about Hydroxycut side effects, Hydroxycut recall, or a potential Hydroxycut lawsuit.
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