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Hydroxycut Products
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took swift and drastic action against weight-loss drug Hydroxycut in early May, pulling it from the market and warning consumers to stop taking it immediately. But what is Hydroxycut and why is it dangerous? Read on for more information on Hydroxycut products and their dangers.
Hydroxycut is a brand name for a range of Iovate over-the-counter drugs marketed for weight-loss, low-carb dieting, energy-enhancing, and fat-burning applications. Hydroxycut has sold millions and millions of units worldwide since its introduction, and reports state that it sold over $7 million worth of product in the USA alone last year. Hydroxycut products are available in grocery stores, pharmacies, and health food stores and touted various weight-loss and fat-burning properties that were heavily promoted through online and television advertising.
Hydroxycut products have now been linked to liver damage and liver failure, adverse cardiovascular events, seizure, and a rare muscle/kidney condition and pulled from store shelves. The Hydroxycut products pulled include regular and caffeine-free rapid release caplets, regular and caffeine-free drink packets in addition to Hardcore and Max packets, liquid capsules marketed under the Max and Hardcore names, and Hydroxycut 24, Natural, Carb Control, and Max Aqua shed. However, Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products were not included in the FDA recall. The FDA has recommended that consumers return their unused portions of Hydroxycut to the place of purchase immediately.
Consumers who have been injured by Hydroxycut products do have the option of filing a lawsuit in civil court. Though a lawsuit clearly cannot reverse the bodily damage caused by these dangerous and falsely advertised products, it can help an injured individual gain compensation for their health problems and the associated costs of treatment in addition to money related to the pain and suffering caused by the drug.
Farah & Farah knows the stress and anxiety you’re feeling if you’re struggling with an injury due to Hydroxycut. Our experienced staff of Florida personal injury lawyers has taken on big pharma and other companies who endangered consumers before…and we’re ready to go to bat on your behalf and help you get the compensation you deserve for your Hydroxycut injury. Do you think you have a Hydroxycut lawsuit? Contact us today for more information and a free, confidential case consultation.