Hydroxycut products are marketed as weight loss aids that contain all-natural antioxidants and vitamins and can boost the metabolism to burn more calories and increase energy, per Hydroxycutadvanced.com. The product comes in a variety of formulas ranging from dissolvable drink mixes to capsules. In spring 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall on all Hydroxycut products except Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia. The reasons for the recall stem from serious health reports from users that included the death of one individual and the need for liver transplants for other users.
Symptoms Leading to Recall
The FDA issued the Hydroxycut recall due to many serious health side effects experienced by individuals using this supplement. The symptoms include severe liver injury leading to liver failure, seizures, rhabdomyolysis, irregular heart beat and heart attack, per FDA.gov. According to the FDA report, rhabdomyolysis is a type of damage to the muscle that can result in other serious problems like kidney failure. Signs of liver failure include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the eyes), brown urine, vomiting, light-colored stools, unusual tiredness, weakness, stomach or abdominal itching, or loss of appetite, per the FDA. Users are urged to stop taking the recalled Hydroxycut products immediately. Symptoms of illness may occur up to several months after Hydroxycut is stopped, according to the FDA.
Intended Side Effects
Due to the ingredients in Hydroxycut like caffeine, green tea, white tea and chromium, the product is likely to cause a few changes that a user may notice. Caffeine can make a person restless, energized and jittery. Green tea, white tea and chromium are included to help suppress the appetite so a user may experience a noticeable reduction in appetite. While these symptoms are part of the intended effect of the product, they may be uncomfortable. If you experience severe restlessness or sleeplessness, the FDA advises discontinuing the use of the product.
Unintended Side Effects
Other potential side effects of taking Hydroxycut include an elevation in blood pressure, increased heart rate, irregular heart rate, increased sweating, headaches, light-headedness and dizziness. These symptoms of use are not intended and may mean this product is not for you, per BodyBuildingForYou.com. According to Hydroxycut's website, the product is only effective with proper diet and exercise. A reduction in calories and an increase in physical activity may intensify the unwanted symptoms. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects while taking Hydroxycut.
Member Comments