FDA Announces Hydroxycut Recall

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Posted by Jamie G. GoldsteinMay 01, 2009 7:11 PM
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The FDA announced today that people using Hydroxycut products should discontinue use immediately. Hydroxycut has been linked to liver problems, including liver failure. There has been at least one reported death related to the product. There have also been reports of seizures, muscle damage, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems and other serious health problems related to taking Hydroxycut.

Anyone who is taking Hydroxycut should stop and seek medical attention if they are experiencing any of the above side effects. Some of the symptoms of liver failure include jaundice, brown urine, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, weakness, itching and loss of appetite.

If you believe you have suffered from or are suffering from an adverse reaction as a result of taking Hydroxycut products, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

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Sailingwindward
Posted by Sailingwindward
May 01, 2009 7:59 PM

I urge anyone that has been using this product to A: contact your physician B: contact a good attorney, these mutts at Hydroxicut have been hyping this product while all along knowing that the product was not only bogus in it's claims but harmful to consumers and deserve to be sued by any consumer who was effected by their product.

Kenneth K, Wilson
Posted by Kenneth K, Wilson
May 01, 2009 8:56 PM

I have been taking hydroxycut for over three years off and on. I have experienced some of these symptons. I live in Jackson, Mississippi. If there is anyone that can help me please contact me.

Matt
Posted by Matt
May 01, 2009 9:16 PM

Liver damage? When is there going to be a recall on beer?

Jamie G. GoldsteinInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Jamie G. Goldstein
May 05, 2009 12:57 PM

While there are products, including alcohol, that may cause liver damage, the difference here is that the consumers were not informed about the potential for liver damage. When a product is put on the market that can cause potential bodily harm, the consumer needs to be notified. The manufacturer's failure to notify the consumer of the serious bodily harm that may occur as a result of ingesting its product makes the manufacturer potentially liable for injuries consumers of Hydroxycut have suffered.

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