The 23 reports of adverse effects include liver damage, elevated liver enzymes (which indicates potential liver damage) and liver damage requiring a transplant. A 19-year-old man died after using Hydroxycut. "The death occurred in 2007," Katz says, "and was reported to the agency at the end of March 2009."May 1, 2009

Is Hydroxycut safe now?

The agency said that while adverse events were rare, they were still cause for concern. Hydroxycut products later returned to the market with different ingredients, including herbs. While the current ingredients are deemed safe, Hydroxycut has continued to be linked to a few health problems.

Does Hydroxycut hurt your heart?

After the first FDA warning, Hydroxycut removed the ingredient ephedra, a plant-based chemical found to cause high blood pressure, arrhythmia, heart attack and stroke. Still, Hydroxycut users run the risk of serious health problems and complications.

Does Hydroxycut still cause liver damage?

Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market. The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA.

Why was Hydroxycut banned?

In 2004, Hydroxycut products containing ephedra were withdrawn from use in the United States because of cardiovascular risks and in 2009 because of hepatotoxicity.

Is Hydroxycut FDA approved 2020?

Since the Hydroxycut products are not approved, prescription drugs, there was little published regarding a potential risk if mixed with other medications.

Can Hydroxycut cause kidney problems?

In all, the Food and Drug Administration said it had received 23 reports of significant adverse health effects in people who used Hydroxycut, including one person who required a liver transplant. Other complications included heart problems and a kind of muscle damage that could lead to kidney failure, the agency said.

Does Hydroxycut cause anxiety?

Side Effects, Dosage and How to Use It The current formulation of Hydroxycut can cause a number of side effects, most of them due to the caffeine. This includes insomnia, jitteriness, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea and other related symptoms.