Hydroxycut was a line of highly publicized and used weight loss drug and dietary supplement that was linked to several severe medical issues. Of the most dangerous claims, Hydroxycut has been linked to liver injury and damage, which led the FDA to warn all consumers to immediately cease taking the supplements. Other complications associated with Hydroxycut include seizure, cardiovascular complaints, jaundice, and increase potential to require a liver transplant. The Hydroxycut line of dietary supplements and products includes fourteen variations of the supplement marketed across the United States, which have sold up nine million units in the U.S.