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Hydroxycut is a widely sold dietary supplement that has been linked to severe liver damage and other health problems. In the year 2008 alone, about 9 million packages of this dietary supplement were sold. Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc., the company that manufactures Hydroxycut, recalled 14 of its products on May 1, 2009.

Already, numerous instances of serious injury and one death have resulted due to the use of Hydroxycut. Countless other users of Hydroxycut are experiencing effects that may not require immediate medical attention. Nevertheless, these people's conditions could very well worsen in the coming months as the long term effects begin to arise.

Missouri personal injury attorney, David Payne, will give you a free and confidential evaluation of your Hydroxycut claim. While consultations involve no obligation by a prospective client to hire David Payne Law, a phone call or in-person meeting will fully outline your rights and any paths of legal action you may have.

Please feel free to contact David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516.

Hydroxycut is associated with a risk of severe liver damage. This liver damage has already arisen in many different fashions and it is still possible for it to appear in other ways, as well. One of the main symptoms linked to Hydroxycut is jaundice, which is basically a yellowing of the skin and eyes. Jaundice, in addition to yellowing the skin, can cause light colored stools, dark urine and itching. Anybody who is experiencing jaundice may very well have severe liver problems and should seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms to look for that is associated with liver damage include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Jaundice
• Darkened urine
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Stomach pains
• Itching
• Loss of appetite
• Light-colored stools
• Cuts or bruises that take a long time to heal
• Swelling in legs or abdomen

Along with liver problems, Hydroxycut has been linked to seizures, cardiovascular disorders, muscle damage, and kidney failure. These disorders appear to be a result from one of the dietary supplement’s key ingredients, hydroxycitric acid.

If you or a loved one has experienced health problems and have taken Hydroxycut, contact attorney David Payne. David has the experience you need fighting for you!