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Hydroxycut Death The makers of the popular weight loss products, Hydroxycut, recalled 14 of its products May 1, 2009 following reports of injuries and one Hydroxycut death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the death of a 19-year-old Hydroxycut user and several other cases of liver damage among dieters and bodybuilders who were using the Hydroxycut-branded products. Immediately following the FDA announcement, which warned consumers of the potential health risks associated with Hydroxycut use, the makers of the weight loss supplements, Iovate Health Sciences, voluntarily recalled its products responsible for the injuries. Hydroxycut Death Rate To date, there has only been one reported Hydroxycut death. However, the potential Hydroxycut side effects may become fatal if left untreated. The most severe Hydroxycut side effects that could potentially result in death include: - Liver damage - Kidney failure - Heart problems - Stroke The FDA did note in their Hydroxycut warning letter that there have been 23 reports of liver failure in addition to the single Hydroxycut death. The letter also noted that even though the injury and death rate among Hydroxycut users is low, consumers should not be subjected to the possible injuries. Hydroxycut Deaths: Caffeine Some Hydroxycut products contain caffeine while others are caffeine free. The caffeine free weight loss pills contain Gymnema Sylvestre Extract which is supposed to help promote normal blood sugar levels. Because some of the recalled Hydroxycut products contain caffeine and some do not, the cause of deaths and injuries cannot be attributed to too high of a dose of caffeine. In fact, the FDA is still investigating the ingredients in Hydroxycut to determine what is causing liver failure among users, as the exact cause is unknown. Recognizing Symptoms of Liver Injuries to Prevent Death Individuals who have used or are still using Hydroxycut products need to be aware of the symptoms associated with liver damage, so in the event they do begin to experience liver damage they will know to seek medical attention immediately. The most common symptoms of liver failure include: - Jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin) - Brown, discolored urine - Nausea and/or vomiting - Excessive fatigue and weakness - Loss of appetite - Unexplained abdominal pain - Itching of the skin - Discolored, light stools If you or a loved one has taken any form of Hydroxycut, you should watch out for the listed symptoms. In the event that you should experience any of the above symptoms, you should visit your doctor immediately and let him/her know your history with the dietary supplements. If the symptoms are ignored and liver damage takes place, the results could be fatal. Legal Help for Hydroxycut Deaths If your loved one died after taking Hydroxycut, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death Hydroxycut lawsuit against the makers and distributors of the diet pills. It is important to note that manufacturing companies such as Iovate have a responsibility to American consumers and are liable for personal injuries and deaths resulting from their products. Surviving family members should discuss their situation with an experienced Hydroxycut attorney who will help them recover compensation for any unpaid medical bills, funeral and burial costs. For more information or to schedule a private, no-cost consultation, please contact our Hydroxycut lawyer today. Need Legal Help? Contact us for free information or to start a free case review.
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FDA upozorava na štetnost Hydroxycuta Dijetetski proizvod povezuje se s teškim oštećenjima jetre Američka Uprava za hranu i lijekove (FDA) u petak je upozorila osobe na dijeti i 'body buildere' da prestanu uzimati Hydroxycut, dobro prodavan nadomjestak prehrani, jer ga se povezuje s teškim oštećenjima jetre i najmanje jednim smrtnim slučajem. FDA je objavio da je proizvođač tog prehrambenog nadomjestka pristao povući iz prodaje 14 proizvoda Hydroxycut, koji su se prodavali u prodavaonicama velikih trgovačkih lanaca i ljekarnama diljem SAD-a, a preko interneta i u cijelom svijetu. Hydroxycut je oglašavan kao proizvod od prirodnih sastojaka, a prošle je godine prodano najmanje devet milijuna pakiranja tih proizvoda, navela je FDA. Linda Katz, s FDA-ova odjela za hranu i dijetne nadomjestke, izjavila je da je FDA primila 23 izvješća o problemima s jetrom, uključujući smrt jednog 19-godišnjeg mladića na američkom Jugozapadu. Taj tinejdžer je umro 2007., no FDA-a je o njegovoj smrti obaviješten u ožujku ove godine, prenose TV mreže u SAD. Pacijenti su imali simptome u rasponu od žutice do otkazivanja jetre. Jednom od pacijenata presađena je jetra, a drugi je stavljen na popis za transplantaciju jetre. Pacijenti su inače bili zdravi i simptomi su im počeli s uzimanjem Hydroxycuta, navodi se u izvješćima. Kandska tvrtka Iovate Health Sciences, koja proizvodi dijetne tablete Hydroxycut, pristala je na povlačenje proizvoda iz "velikog obzira" prema korisnicima. Dijetni nadomjestci u SAD-u nisu strogo nadzirani kao lijekovi. Proizvođači ne trebaju odobrenje FDA da su njihovi proizvodi sigurni prije nego što ih puste u prodaju. No, FDA prati izvješća tržišta o uporabi proizvoda, a posljednjih su godina tvrtke pod strogim nadzorom, otkako je FDA saznao za probleme s njihovim proizvodima. (hina/metro-portal)