Did You Take Hydroxycut and Become Sick in Washington DC or Boston?
Our DC and Boston Injury Attorneys Hold Drug Companies Responsible for Your Injuries
If you have been injured as a result of a pharmaceutical drug, you may be entitled to compensation. The Boston and Washington DC injury attorneys at Pollack & Flanders, LLP, are determined, hard-working and prepared to help you recover medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering expenses that you deserve as a result of your injury.
Recent Injuries Resulting from Hydroxycut
Hydroxycut, a weight-loss product, was recalled due to reports of adverse health effects, including liver problems, heart complications and kidney failure. Hydroxycut was available in a variety of forms, including powders, drinks and pills and has been sold in common vitamin supplement stores, such as GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe. The manufacturer of Hydroxycut, Iovate Health Sciences, marketed the drug as a supplement that could increase energy, burn calories and suppress appetites. After selling nine-million units of Hydroxycut products since the beginning of 2008, Lovate recently recalled 14 of the Hydroxycut products.
What to Watch for if You Have Recently Purchased Hydroxycut Products
If you have taken any of the Hydroxycut products, you should immediately stop taking any of the recalled products and monitor yourself closely for complications resulting from using the drug. Symptoms of liver problems resulting from Hydroxycut use may include the following:
- Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)
- Brown urine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unusual tiredness
- Unexplained itching
- Loss of appetite
In addition to liver problems, other related health issues include seizures and cardiovascular problems. If you have experienced any of the above symptoms, you should immediately consult a physician to determine whether your health has been adversely affected by taking the medication. After receiving the proper medical care, you should consult an experienced Boston personal injury attorney knowledgeable in pharmaceutical litigation.
If you need a personal injury attorney you can depend on to get you the compensation that you deserve, contact a Boston or Washington DC injury lawyer at Pollack & Flanders, LLP, today.