Hydroxycut

     On May 1, 2009 the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the popular diet supplement Hydroxycut. It warned consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries.    

Hydroxycut products are dietary supplements that are marketed for weight-loss, as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low carb diet aids, and for water loss under the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names.  The list of products being recalled by Iovate currently includes:

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

The injuries reported to the FDA occurred in person between 21 and 51 years of age. In the majority of cases, no preexisting medical condition for liver injury was identified. Symptoms of liver injury include:

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)
Brown Urine
Nausea
Vomiting
Light-colored Stools
Excessive Fatigue
Weakness
Stomach or Abdominal Pain
Itching
Loss of Appetite

Some Hydroxycut users have experienced seizures. Rhabdomyolsis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious problems, such as kidney failure, had also been reported. Finally, cardiovascular problems, ranging in severity from irregular heart beat to hear attack, have also been associated with Hydroxycut use.

If you or a loved one used Hydroxycut, and suffered liver damage or other side effects associated with these products, you may have a claim. Please fill out our online form, or call 1-800-664-1734 immediately.