Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, New York have issued a recall on the following Hydroxycut products because they may cause liver disease:

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 Hydroxycut recall was issued on May 1, 2009. At least as early as 2005, there were recorded cases of liver injury--specifially acute hepatitis--associated with use of certain Hydroxycut products.¹

For those who have suffered liver injury, including hepatitis and liver failure, an Iovate Health Sciences lawsuit would seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, disability, and pain and suffering. To contact a lawyer at Pritzker Olsen for a free consultation, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Iovate Health Sciences Hydroxycut Case Studies

Case Study 1:

A 40-year-old female with a prior medical history notable only for hypothyroidism and diet-controlled hyperlipidemia presented to the Emergency Department with 3 d of new-onset crampy, mid-epigastric abdominal pain and non-bloody diarrhea. She noted subjective fevers and chills, and two isolated episodes of nausea and vomiting, anorexia and profound fatigue. One week prior to presentation, she began using Hydroxycut, 6 pills daily in preparation for a bodybuilding competition. . . She denied taking any other supplements or alternative medications. . . Her laboratory profile on admission revealed an acute hepatitis, inflammation of liver cells.²

The patient tested negative for hepatitis A, B and C, ruling out viral hepatitis.

Case Study 2:

A 33-year-old female with a prior medical history of a pituitary adenoma presented to the Emergency Department with 1 mo of new-onset jaundice. She reported a flu-like illness of 2 wk duration with nausea and crampy abdominal pain and began to experience jaundice, acholic stools, dark-colored urine, pruritus, and profound fatigue. These symptoms appeared to be improving during the week prior to admission except for worsening jaundice and fatigue. She noted that during the month prior to admission, she had taken Hydroxcut supplements for 2 wk to help achieve weight loss, but discontinued this medication upon onset of symptoms. She additionally reported eating lobster during the month prior to admission, but could not recall other individuals who became ill. Her only medication was Ortho-Novum contraceptive, which she had been taking for 2.5 years. Her social history was unremarkable without regular alcohol ingestion, and the absence of risk factors for chronic viral hepatitis. She was afebrile with stable vital signs, and normal body mass index. Her exam was notable only for jaundice and scleral icterus. She had no liver enlargement and no stigmata of chronic liver disease. Her laboratory profile at admission was notable for acute hepatitis.²

The patient also tested negative for hepatitis A, B and C.

References: 1. Stevens T, Qadri A, Zein N, Two patients with acute liver injury associated with the use of the herbal weight loss supplement Hydroxycut, Annals of Internal Medicine, March 2005, 142(6):477-78. 2. Jones FJ an dAndrews AH, Acute liver injury associated with the herbal supplement Hydroxcycutin a soldier deployed to Iraq, October 2007, 102(10): 2357-8.

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The FDA has received reports of liver injury associated with the use of certain Hydroxycut products manufactured by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, New York. Liver injuries have included jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA.

Compensation for Hydroxycut liver failure and other liver damage may include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Cost of care
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
  

When applicable, there may be recovery for past and future expenses, losses and pain and suffering. In addition to physical pain, “pain and suffering” can include emotional distress, suffering and embarrassment. Our attorneys will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. We also feel strongly that large recoveries from manufacturers send a message that companies need to put consumer safety first. To contact a lawyer at Pritzker Olsen about a Hydroxycut lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Symptoms of Hydroxycut Liver Failure and Liver Damage

Symptoms of liver damage including the following:

• Jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and eye whites due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream
• Excessive fatigue
• Weakness
• Stomach or abdominal pain
• Itching
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Pale stool
• Bone loss
• Easy bleeding and bruising
  
• Small, spider-like blood vessels visible in the skin
• Enlarged spleen
• Fluid in the abdominal cavity
• Chills
• Pain from the biliary tract or pancrea
• Enlarged gallbladder
• Impaired consciousness
• Changes in logical thinking, personality, and behavior
• Mood changes
• Impaired judgement
• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Sluggish speech and movement
• Disorientation
• Loss of consciousness
• Coma
  

Liver Disease Related Health Problems

Common health problems associated with liver disease:

• Jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and eye whites due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the bloodstream
• Cholestasis, reduced or stopped bile flow
• Liver enlargement (hepatomegaly)
• Portal hypertension, abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein, which supplies the liver with blood from the intestine
• Ascites, fluid build-up in the abdominal cavity, caused by fluid leaks from the surface of the liver and intestine
• Liver encephalopathy, the deterioration of brain function due to toxic substances
  

Hydroxycut Liver Damage Prompts Recall

In response to reports of liver failure and other liver damage associated with certain Hydroxycut products, Iovate has issued a recall of the following products:

Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Grape Explosion
Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Triple Wildberry
Hydroxycut 280ct-3 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 280ct-6 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-6 month supply (7 bottles+ 4 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 2x60ct Club Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut 100ct-1 month supply (1 bottle+1 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 58 cap 12-pack Target US Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-3 month supply (4 bottles+2 free) Kit
Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US Kit
Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit120ct
Hydroxycut 60 Rapid Release Caplets
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

Read more about the Hydroxycut recall.

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The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems associated with certain Hydroxycut products. Most of the 23 reports involved liver injuries, including liver damage and liver failure, some requiring a liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Other health problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure.

In response, Iovate Health Sciences has agreed to a Hydroxycut recall of the following products:

Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Grape Explosion
Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Triple Wildberry
Hydroxycut 280ct-3 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 280ct-6 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-6 month supply (7 bottles+ 4 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 2x60ct Club Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut 100ct-1 month supply (1 bottle+1 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 58 cap 12-pack Target US Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-3 month supply (4 bottles+2 free) Kit
Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US Kit
Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit120ct
Hydroxycut 60 Rapid Release Caplets
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

Hydroxycut Recall: Liver Damage
and Liver Failure Compensation

If you have suffered liver damage or liver failure after using Hydroxycut, contact our law firm regarding a Hydroxycut lawsuit seeking the following:

• Medical expenses (past and present)
• Lost wages (past and future)
• Pain and suffering (past and future)

Pain and suffering can include compensation for physical pain associated with liver damage and liver failure, suffering, emotional distress, and disability.

Partner Elliot Olsen is managing attorney for these cases. To contact Elliot, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Posted May 2009

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