Hydroxycut Liver Failure Attorneys

Liver failure has been pointed to as one of the primary risks of Hydroxycut, a popular weight-loss drug that was recently recalled and pulled from American shelves after a May 1 warning letter from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read on for more information on Hydroxycut liver failure, it symptoms, and your legal options if you were injured by Hydroxycut.

What is "liver failure?" The term is used to refer to a variety of conditions in which the liver, the body's major metabolic organ, loses its ability to work with body systems and function appropriately. Liver damage is not liver failure. The term "failure" is used only when the liver is irreparably damaged and unable to function within the body.

What causes liver failure? The most common causes are diseases like hemochromatosis and Hepatitis, but long-term alcohol abuse and the use of certain medications and drugs, like Hydroxycut, can lead to liver failure. Liver failure is classified into acute (rapid) and chronic (gradual onset) categories.

Jaundice, loss of appetite, stomach pain and swelling, fatigue, diarrhea, confusion, sleepiness, coma, and brown urine can all presage liver problems. If you experience any of these symptoms, see a doctor immediately. While some liver failure is reversible, many liver failure cases require intensive treatment and even a liver transplant.

The reason Hydroxycut causes liver failure is as of yet unclear. However, some suspect that the herbal formulation of Hydroxycut contributes to liver failure by acting like ephedra, which has been banned from U.S. markets for years. We will not know the complete story until more information is released by the FDA. In the meantime, however, victims of Hydroxycut liver failure do have legal options and may sue manufacturer Iovate in civil lawsuits that claim damages for the costs of treatment and other associated costs.

Have you experienced liver failure due to Hydroxycut use? Your time to file a lawsuit could be limited…and your case deserves the best the legal field has to offer. Contact Anapol Schwartz, a nationally-known personal injury law firm known for its commitment to justice and compensation for its clients, today. We'll give you a free case evaluation and tell you more about whether you have a valid Hydroxycut case.

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