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• Nutritional supplement Hydroxycut is an over-the-counter weight loss drug produced and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences.

  The FDA urged people to stop using Hydroxycut products on May 1, 2009, after several liver injuries, including one death, were reported. Iovate voluntarily recalled the product line.FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products

• Fast Facts

  1. Produced By: Iovate Health SciencesFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  2. Purpose: Over-the-counter weight loss supplementFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  3. Claims: Claims to increase weight loss 4.5 times when combined with diet and exerciseReuters: Hydroxycut Products Recalled After 1 Death: FDA
  4. Ingredients: Contains garcinia cambogia, gymnema sylvestre, chromium polynicotinate, caffeine and green teaReuters: Hydroxycut Products Recalled After 1 Death: FDA
  5. FDA Recall: Recalled on May 1, 2009FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  6. Ephedra: Does not contain ephedraReuters: Hydroxycut Products Recalled After 1 Death: FDA
  7. Where to Get It: Sold in drug stores and retailers including GNC and Wal-MartReuters: Hydroxycut Products Recalled After 1 Death: FDA
  8. Brand Names: Also marketed under the MuscleTech brandReuters: Hydroxycut Products Recalled After 1 Death: FDA
  9. Potential Dangers: Believed to cause liver problemsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  10. Recent News: One death reportedFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  11. Recent Issues: Also believed to cause seizures, cardiovascular disorders and muscle disordersFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  12. Potential Lawsuit: Several law firms have initiated class action lawsuits seeking compensation for damages caused by the use of Hydroxycut.

• FDA Recall

  On May 1, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised against use of all 14 varieties of Hydroxycut after receiving reports of liver damage from people using the supplement. 23 reported cases of liver problems, from elevated liver enzymes to liver damage requiring transplant to full liver failure, leading to death were noted. Patients reportedly used the supplement in the dosage suggested on the bottle. After hearing of the liver problems, Hydroxycut manufacturer Iovate agreed to voluntarily recall all 14 products.FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products

• Hydroxycut Products

  • Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release CapletsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release CapletsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid CapletsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Max Liquid CapletsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Regular Drink PacketsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink PacketsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Max Drink PacketsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Liquid ShotsFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Max Aqua ShedFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut 24FDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut Carb ControlFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
  • Hydroxycut NaturalFDA: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products

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