Hydroxycut Liver Damage FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Liver and Kidney
Injury from Hydroxycut Usage

Is Hydroxycut FDA Approved?
Although dietary and herbal supplements are governed under the DSHEA Act of 1994, they are not presently regulated by the United States Food & Drug Administration, and the safety of many such supplements are unknown.

Unfortunately, absent FDA approval, the dietary and herbal supplement industry is largely unregulated, and Hydroxycut and many other supplements have been increasingly associated with liver and kidney failure.

There is definitely a need for greater regulation of this medical sector. Through political actions and the legal system, the Onder Law Firm is working with other leaders in pursuit of more stringent regulations upon the dietary and herbal supplement industry. While most herbal supplements are good, we must have adequate regulation to ensure that the public is not harmed by unsafe products.

Are kidney and liver problems mainly experienced by people who have taken more than the recommended dosage?
Absolutely not. The medical literature is replete with case studies involving young relatively healthy individuals experiencing kidney and liver failure while taking doses recommended by the manufacturer.

While it is certainly possible that some individuals may have overdosed and such could have caused problems, the FDA has acted based upon medical and scientific research and case studies involving individuals who have had serious health problems while taking the dose recommended by the manufacturer.

At the Onder Law Firm, our experience has been consistent with that of the United States Food & Drug Administration. Our clients have generally taken the Hydroxycut product within the dosage recommendation of the manufacturer.

How long do I have to have taken the Hydroxycut medication?
The medical studies, literature and the experience of our office indicate that one can be on Hydroxycut for a relatively short period of time before the onset of symptoms.

At the Onder Law Firm, we have found that our clients fall into both the long and short term use categories. While many of our clients have been using Hydroxycut on a more long term basis, others have taken the Hydroxycut product for but a few days before experiencing an onset of problems.

If I recover, What is my long-term outlook?
The damage associated with Hydroxycut induced kidney and liver failure can vary dramatically.

Hydroxycut induced medical conditions will often cause permanent scarring in the liver and kidneys. While blood tests and blood enzymes levels may return to normal, the individual is generally at risk for long term problems, including both kidney and liver failure.

However, the long term risk of each patient can vary. In order to assess your particular risk, we would suggest that you consult with your treating physicians. In addition, our medical team at the Onder Law Firm stands ready and able to discuss with you the particulars of your situation.

How long has the manufacturer of Hydroxycut known about these problems?
Reports of individuals being harmed by the dangerous chemicals in Hydroxycut date back to at least 2005. The medical literature reveals some "eye-opening" research regarding the injuries caused by Hydroxycut. For instance, there is a report of a 27 year old man and a 30 year old man who went to an emergency room complaining of eight days' worth of fatigue, jaundice, fever, and vomiting. These people were previously healthy, had not been out of the country, were not around other sick individuals, and had no risk factors for liver disease. Except for Hydroxycut, they had not recently taken any herbal or prescription medications.

The doctors with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation determined Hydroxycut ingestion caused the liver damage. The doctors concluded that the evidence for the usefulness of Garcinia Cambogia, one of the ingredients in Hydroxycut, in promoting weight loss was not compelling and urged caution in use of Hydroxycut. This was in 2005, yet Hydroxycut is only now (in May 2009) being recalled and pulled from the market.

This probably comes as a surprise to many people that injuries were being caused by Hydroxycut as many as four years ago. It is appalling that these results weren't made publicC people could have been saved from liver or kidney damage. The most disturbing problem is that Hydroxycut didn't warn its customers about the possibility of injuries resulting from the use of its product. Instead, it continued to tell customers to "Put their Trust in Hydroxycut" because of its "fine quality ingredients." Ingredients that cause liver and kidney damage don't sound like "fine quality" to us!

At the Onder Law Firm, we stand committed to righting the wrongs caused by such false representations by the manufacturer of Hydroxycut. We welcome the opportunity to review the particulars of your claim in an attempt to seek adequate compensation for the wrong that has been done to you.

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered hospitalization, liver failure, liver transplant, or death as a result of taking Hydroxycut products, fill out our online form or call us toll free at1-866-828-4699.

Onder, Shelton, O'Leary & Peterson, LLC is a St. Louis based law firm handling serious injury and death claims across the country. Its mission is the pursuit of justice, no matter how complex the case or strenuous the effort. Onder, Shelton, O'Leary & Peterson has represented clients throughout the United States, and other firms throughout the nation often seek its experience and expertise on complex litigation. For more information, visit www.onderlaw.com or call (866) 828-4699.

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