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THE LAW FIRM OF ALLEN L. ROTHENBERG

FDA ALERT
hydroxycut
We can help. If you have suffered from any of the deadly side effects while taking Hydroxycut® (efalizumab) or if a loved one has been severely injured while on Hydroxycut please fill out the form on this page or call 1-800-624-8888.

Food and Drug Administration Issues Safety Alert on Hydroxycut

On May 1, 2009, the FDA warned consumers to IMMEDIATELY stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences, Inc., because they are associated with serious liver injuries. Hydroxycut products are dietary supplements that are marketed for weight-loss, as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low-carb diet aids, and for water loss under the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names.

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The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes (an indicator of potential liver injury) to liver damage requiring liver transplants. One death due to liver failure has been reported to FDA. Liver injury was reported by patients at the doses of Hydroxycut recommended on the bottle. Symptoms of liver injury include jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching, and loss of appetite.

Dangerous side effects of Hydroxycut may include:
  • Severe Liver Damage
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  • Kidney Failure
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  • Cardiovascular Disorders
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  • Jaundice
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  • Rhabdomyolysis
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  • Seizures
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    Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. has recalled ALL Hydroxycut products
    (except for "Hydroxycut Cleanse" and "Hydroxycut Hoodia.")
    If you or a loved one has taken Hydroxycut® and developed any of the dangerous side effects listed above, please contact an expert Hydroxycut injury attorney at
    The Law Firm of Allen L. Rothenberg
    1-800-624-8888 or 1-800-ROTHENBERG
    for a free consultation or submit a free online case evaluation.
    The case evaluation is free, and remember, we charge no fee unless we get you money.
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    While this firm maintains joint responsibility, cases of this type may be referred to co-counsel for principal responsibility