If you’re taking Dexatrim Max to lose weight, you may want to pay attention to this class action lawsuit recently filed in Federal Court. The Dexatrim class action claims that not only does the weight loss pill not help you to lose weight, but it also contains a hazardous carcinogen that has been linked to various diseases, including lung cancer.
The Dexatrim Max class action lawsuit was filed nearly eight months after a report released by ConsumerLab.com found that Dexatrim was contaminated with the dangerous chemical hexavalent chromium, which can cause upset stomach, ulcers, convulsions, kidney and liver damage, and even death. Hexavalent chromium is also a known carcinogen and is most famous for causing the cancer in the movie Erin Brockovich.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hexavalent chromium poses “serious adverse health effects and has been linked to a variety of diseases and illnesses,” specifically, an increased risk of lung cancer.
The Dexatrim lawsuit claims Chattem, Inc. — the company that manufactures, markets, distributes and sells the dietary supplement — was aware of, or should have been aware of, the presence of this dangerous chemical, but failed to inform unwitting consumers about the deadly ingredient.
“Although Chattem goes to great lengths to promote the healthfulness and safety of Dexatrim, none of Chattem’s promotional materials or labels disclosed the fact that Dexatrim contains hexavalent chromium, or provided any warning concerning the potential adverse health effects associated with ingestion of the hazardous chemical,” the lawsuit states.
The class action further quotes the ConsumerLab.com report, which concluded that Dexatrim contains “a tea blend and ginseng, which may provide an ‘energizing’ feeling, but [are] not known to cause weight loss” and also “contains many B vitamins and iodine which, although needed for metabolism, will not cause weight loss.”
The Dexatrim Max lawsuit is brought on behalf of all U.S. consumers who purchased the weight loss product, including Dexatrim Max Complex 7, Dexatrim Max Daytime Appetite Control, and Dexatrim Max Slim Packs. If certified as a class action, it will seek to award class members injunctive relief, an order requiring Chattem to issue corrective advertising, and other relief.
A copy of the Dexatrim Max Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
Updated November 10th, 2010
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I was addicted to Dexatrim in the late 1970’s and 1980’s. I gave birth to fraternal twins in 1979, and one of my sons developed leukemia in 1983. I also exhibited manic episodes, and my daughter is bi-polar. I had mood changes and violent behavior. I suspect Dexatrim.
I started taking Dexatrim in the ’90’s. Six months after starting them I was hit out of the blue with Multiple sclerosis. I was only 20 years old and nobody in my family ever had it.
I took dextrim in the 80’s and I have pancreatic issues. Tumor
I took dextran max strength when they were in the box like benadryl. 1980s consistently for 5 years.
I have taken Dexatrim for over a year as well. It was around 2003-2004. I currently have issues with my thyroid and my breast. Am I still eligible.
I took Dexatrim for years now my bladder won’t work right neurogenic bladder
I used to take Dexatrim with caffeine during the late 1980’s and I’ve got cardiovascular issues and can I still claim under the lawsuit against Dexatrim. .
I used de strum for several years in the 8’s and 90’s, from which I suffered damages. Am I still eligible for compensation from the class action lawsuit filed against dextrin manufacturers? If so, who do i need to contact
I took dexatrim for a year and resulted in hair loss. Its 2016, my hair never grew back. :-(
I have metastatic renal cancer. I took dexatrim , dexatrim max or dexatrim evening control for many years. I blame dexatrim.