Hydroxycut(®) (herbal weight loss supplement) induced hepatotoxicity: a case report and review of literature.
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.
Sharma
Tarun
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Hawaii Medical Center-East: Liver Center, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA. tsharma@hawaiimedcen.com
Wong
Linda
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Tsai
Naoky
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Wong
Russell D
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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
D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents; D028321:Plant Preparations; C512049:hydroxycut