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Ward Black Law is investigating potential cases involving users of Hydroxycut® products who have experienced health problems that may include Rhabdomyolysis (muscle damage that can lead to kidney failure and other health problems), death, cardiovascular symptoms, hypertension, elevated liver enzymes, kidney failure and seizures. 
 
If you or a loved one have been injury by one of the Hydroxycut® products, please contact our office at info@wardblacklaw.com or call us at 800-531-9191 or 336-333-2244.

Supplement Recall 

On May 1, 2009, the FDA issued a consumer advisory that warned consumers to stop using Hydroxycut® products immediately, citing 23 reports of serious health problems and one reported death associated with use of Hydroxycut® products. Reports of liver damage involved individuals taking the label's recommended dosage.

Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. distributes Hydroxycut® products in the United States.  When the FDA’s safety assessment differed from its analysis the company issued a voluntary recall.

Although the reports of serious health problems do not apply to all Hydroxycut® products, Iovate has issued a recall for the following 14 items:

• 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

Supplement History

Hydroxycut® products are heavily advertised dietary supplements, energy enhancers and fat burners that are widely distributed and, according to the FDA, sold more than 9 million items in 2008. Although Hydroxycut® products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts, the FDA has not identified the ingredients, dosages or other health-related factors that may be associated with an increased risk of liver damage and other health problems.
 
Symptoms of Liver Damage
Symptoms of liver damage and other health problems associated with Hydroxycut® use may include:
• Jaundice (yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes)
• Brown urine
• Light-colored stools
• Nausea or vomiting
• Excessive fatigue and weakness
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Itching
• Loss of appetite

Manufacturers of dietary supplements are required by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 to ensure a products’ safety before placing it on the market, but the product does not undergo FDA approval. Once a product is on the market, the manufacturer must report adverse events to the FDA within 15 days.

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