Hydroxycut Liver Injuries
The FDA is urging consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut diet supplements, due to the possibility of severe liver problems and other health issues. So far, the FDA has received multiple reports of serious liver problems and at least one death believed to be associated with Hydroxycut.
The agency is also investigating other Hydroxycut-related health problems including jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver damage requiring liver transplants, seizures, cardiovascular disorders, and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure.
Hydroxucut Recall
On May 1, 2009, Iovate Health Sciences, makers of Hydroxycut, agreed to voluntarily recall 14 other their products.
Hydroxycut Products Included in the Recall:
- Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
- Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
- Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
- Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
- Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
- Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
- Hydroxycut 24
- Hydroxycut Carb Control
- Hydroxycut Natural
Health Risks
Hydroxycut products were aggressively marketed as an easy solution to weight-loss, fat burning, energy-enhancement, and as diet aids. Hydroxycut quickly became a popular choice for dieters and bodybuilders alike, selling nine million packages last year. Now, the FDA is warning consumer to stop using these products due to reports of severe liver damage, including the death of a 19-year-old man reported in March 2009.
Some victims have developed liver complications even when following the dosage instructions on the bottle. 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. Some victims sustained live injuries so severe, they required liver transplants.
Hydroxycut products contain a number of ingredients and herbal extracts. The FDA is currently investigating which ingredient or combination of ingredients is associated with the reported health problems.
One serious liver condition, rhabdomyolysis occurs as a result of muscle damage. The breakdown of muscle fibers causes a protein pigment called myoglobin to be released into the bloodstream. The myoglobin is then filtered out of the body by the kidneys. However, some myoglobin breakdown into harmful compounds which can injury or block the kidneys, resulting in kidney damage or failure.
The FDA is continuing to investigate the link between Hydroxycut, liver problems and other serious side effects, such as seizures and cardiovascular disorders. Victims are urged to seek medical treatment and report their injuries to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting system.
Legal Recourse for Victims of Hydroxycut
The product liability law firm of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault believes manufacturers should be held accountable when their products cause serious personal injury to innocent consumers. That’s why we are investigating allegations of injuries from Hydroxycut. If you or a loved one has experienced liver problems or other injuries after using Hydroxycut, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries. However, the law limits that time you have to make a claim. Call the attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault at 800-256-1050 today or submit an online request.
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