Hydroxycut Drug Recall Attorneys

Serving Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers in recent weeks about potential dangers associated with the Hydroxycut family of products. Hydroxycut, made by Iovate Health Sciences, is one of the nation’s most popular weight-loss products; Hydroxycut comes in various forms. Each year, millions of Americans take some version of Hydroxycut.

When Iovate learned of the FDA ruling, they company proactively initiated their own product recall to remove Hydroxycut from store shelves. Specifically, the FDA knows of 23 cases of Hydroxycut causing severe liver problems in consumers. In their advisory, they say that "Although the liver damage appears to be relatively rare," they believe that "consumers should not be exposed to unnecessary risk."

If you have used Hydroxycut in the past seven years, you should contact knowledgeable legal counsel and discuss your situation as a proactive measure on your part to learn about Hydroxycut and your legal rights if you were harmed by this drug.

Hydroxycut Products

The FDA finding covers:

• Hydroxcut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
• Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
• Hardcore Liquid Capsules
• Max Liquid Capsules
• Regular Drink Packets
• Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
• Ignition Stix, Carb Control
• Liquid Shots
• Hardcore RTDs (ready-to-drink)

If you have used any of the above products, discontinue use immediately due to the potential for liver damage. Since the issue was so serious that the makers of Hydroxycut took it upon themselves to remove the product from the market, quitting use is critical.

Liver Illnesses

Since the liver is such a critical organ, damage can take a variety of forms, even leading to other organ problems like heart disorders, kidney failure and muscle damage. Studies have pinpointed the ingredient hydroxycitric acid in Hydroxycut as the central ingredient that is hepatoxic, or harmful to the liver. The source of hydroxycitric acid is the fruit Garcinia Cambogia, which grows in tropical climates. Experts can trace one death directly to Hydroxycut.

Symptoms of liver damage include the yellowing of the skin, jaundice, swelling of the legs or abdomen, increased instances of bruising and cuts taking longer to heal. If you experience any of these, consult with a medical professional. They’ll take blood samples to determine enzyme levels, as elevated levels can be an indicator of liver damage.

If you live in or near Oklahoma City and would like to learn more about any financial compensations related to negligence and Hydroxycut, you should contact a team of attorneys who specialize in these types of cases. Stipe & Belote, L.L.P., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma defective drug attorneys, will discuss your situation in a no-cost, confidential consultation.