The Food and Drug Administration has notified the public that 23 cases of liver damage have been tied to the popular dietary supplement called Hydroxycut. This listing includes several cases of serious liver injury, as well as one reported death. Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. has voluntarily recalled the affected Hydroxycut products, and the FDA has asked consumers to cease taking this defective product. Although Hydroxycut has been withdrawn, the liver damage caused by the product is progressive.

If you or someone you know has been taking Hydroxycut, here are some symptoms to be aware of:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Itching
• Weakness or pain in muscles
• Jaundice
• Dark colored urine
• Light-colored stool
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath

If you have any of these symptoms and have been taking Hydroxycut, you may have suffered liver damage. Stop taking this product immediately and see your physician as soon as possible. If you have stopped taking Hydroxycut, but have any of these symptoms, you may still have liver damage.

If you believe you or a loved one may have damaged your liver as the result of taking Hydroxycut, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the experienced product liability lawyers at Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford for an initial consultation.