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A class action lawsuit filed in Canada alleges that “U-Dream Life” sleep-aids led to a British Columbia trucker’s heart attack.
Lead plaintiff James Ruckman says in the U-Dream Life sleep aid class action lawsuit that he bought the herbal supplement at a Whole Foods store in B.C. in September 2019.
The plaintiff claims he took the supplement for 10 days after he purchased it. On Sept. 30, Ruckman alleges that he had a heart attack.
The heart attack left him in the hospital for 12 days, says the plaintiff. During that time, he allegedly lost both his job as a truck driver and his license.
U-Dream Life sleep-aid is allegedly manufactured by Biotrade. It was sold over-the-counter in both the U.S. and Canada. However, health agencies in both countries have recently issued warnings about a hidden ingredient in the so-called dietary supplement.
Health Canada issued a warning about U-Dream herbal sleep-aid and similar products on Dec. 12, 2019.
“Health Canada is advising Canadians that it has tested several U-Dream Lite and U-Dream Full Night herbal sleep-aid products and has found that they contain a substance similar to the prescription drug zopiclone, which may pose serious health risks,” says the health agency’s statement.
The statement further notes that, while zopiclone is used to treat insomnia, it carries side effects, including “drowsiness, dizziness, memory loss, hallucinations and abnormal sleep behaviours while not fully awake including sleep driving.”
The agency also states that users can become dependent on the substance and, if they abruptly stop taking zopiclone, they may suffer severe effects, including convulsions, tremor, muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, hallucinations and difficulty sleeping.
Health Canada indicates in its statement that it made the manufacture and sale of U-Dream Life sleep-aid products illegal by suspending the products’ licenses. The agency notes that reports of other side effects may indicate that other ingredients are included in the product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a similar warning over U-Dream Full Night. The agency issued a notification on Dec. 18, 2019 warning the public that the product contains a hidden ingredient structurally similar to a prescription medication called Lunesta with the active ingredient eszopiclone.
“Eszopiclone and zopiclone are known to cause impairment of driving and other activities that require alertness the next morning or next day after use. These ingredients may also cause dry mouth, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, memory loss, and abnormal thoughts and behavior,” warns the FDA.
The FDA statement also warns the public of a growing trend that may pose a hazard. Dietary supplements and even conventional foods, warns the agency, have been found laced with hidden chemicals.
Generally, these items are touted for weight loss, improved sex drive or performance, and bodybuilding. They are often advertised as “all natural.”
“FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. Consumers should exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.”
According to the U-Dream Life sleep-aid class action lawsuit, Biotrade has also warned consumers about its own product, advising them to discontinue use until the company conducts its own studies.
Did you suffer side effects after taking a U-Dream Life sleep-aid product? Tell us your story in the comments below!
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48 thoughts on‘U-Dream Life’ Sleep-Aid Caused Heart Attack, Class Action Says
My teen son experienced hallucinations and memory loss after taking this once. He had recently suffered a major trauma and was not sleeping, the experience he had with Udream was extremely disturbing and further disrupted his ability to sleep, as well losing trust in me to help him through a very tough period in his life. Please add me to the suit.
Hello,
I am diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder. I took u dream to help me sleep.
When I was taking it I had two manic episodes back to back.
This is very unusual for me as I’ve been documenting my manic episodes and have never had two back to back since I was diagnosed in 2004.
I’m quite certain taking this supplement caused me to have a manic episode. I also lost my job because of it. Please add me. Thanks !
I had been taking UDream on a regular basis since August. When I stopped December 5 (taken off the shelves weeks before) I suffered with many withdrawal symptoms. I went to see a doctor, who informed me at the time that UDream contained a benzodiazepine called Estazolam. She then put me on an Ativan taper because Estazolam was prohibited in Canada. I’ve been very depressed and anxious for months. Before and especially after ceasing my UDream doses. I didn’t sleep much at all during the month of December. One stretch I didn’t sleep for 8 days in a row.
Please contact me.
Please add me
Please add me
Add me please . I am suffering greatly because of this product. Lost my job over it
I have taken u dream for 8 months and now have consistent ringing in my ears and headaches. I have terrible insomnia now . Before I started u dream it was not nearly as bad, ( the insomnia)
I went to my dr, and now she is very concerned about my health as I’ve become dependent on it.
Please add me to the lawsuit.
What can I do to get legal help with this.
Karen
Please add me to this class action. I have suffered greatly after taking this ‘all natural’supplement for almost 2.5 years nightly.
My natural path recommended UDream 1.5 years ago and I was taking the 7-8 hour product nightly. Since this product was recalled I’m still unable to sleep & experienced severe withdrawal in December of 2019. I’m appalled that this product was on the market & want to be added to the lawsuit.
Hello,
I am currently investigating the possible link between starting to use UDream and the onset of a neurological condition which was extremely painful and fairly traumatic. Ziploclone has been linked to neurological conditions in 1-3%, from what I have read. If anyone has had similar issues I would love to hear. I am angry that the company would include a medication in the herbal supplement. No wonder it worked.
Good afternoon, could you please tell me more about your issues. I was also taking U dream after a stressful time in my life to help me get to sleep. I currently have numbness and tingling on both sides of my face among other issues. I have been to a neurologist and had the nerves tested. I didn’t have issues prior to being introduced to U Dream.