title: Hydroxycut(®) (herbal weight loss supplement) induced hepatotoxicity: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: Use of supplement and alternative drugs continues to thrive and is becoming an increasing cause of concern since many of these substances may have unexpected or unexplained medical consequences. We present below the first reported case of hepatotoxicity from Hydroxycut(®) in Hawaii.
authors.affiliation: Hawaii Medical Center-East: Liver Center, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA. tsharma@hawaiimedcen.com
authors.forename: Tarun
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Naoky
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: Russell D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology*; D002761:Cholangitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents; D028321:Plant Preparations; C512049:hydroxycut