HRC Medical Centers ordered to stop making certain claims about Amor Vie therapy

The company that owns a hormone replacement clinic in Memphis was ordered Wednesday to temporarily stop making certain claims about one of its treatments.

Some of the claims from HRC Medical Centers Inc, a chain of hormone replacement therapy clinics, were unsubstantiated and the company filed to advise patients of the possible health risks and adverse side effects of its Amor Vie therapy, according to the order issued by the Davidson County Circuit Court.

The company runs a clinic in Memphis at 1790 Kirby Parkway.

The order comes after the Tennessee Attorney General's office filed suit Monday, alleging the company violated the Consumer Protection Act by making a series of false and unsubstantiated claims about the benefits, efficacy, safety and side effects of its "bio-identical" hormone replacement therapy.

The company has denied similar allegations in the past, according to the Tennessee Attorney General's office.

The company's website says inadequate hormone levels can cause loss of energy, low sex drive, weight gain, depression and more and that most of the symptoms can be treated with its Amor Vie.

"We are grateful to the court for this action as this concerns the safety and health of many Tennesseans," Attorney General Bob Cooper said. "We urge Tennesseans who may have used HRC Medical's (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy) to contact their personal health care providers about any possible adverse effects that may be associated with (bio-identical hormone replacement therapy)."

The Attorney General asked consumers to contact his office at 615-741-1671 to report any side effects or adverse health effects from the Armor Vie treatment they received at any HRC center in Tennessee. The office cannot provide health or medical information.

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HRC Medical Centers ordered to stop making certain claims about Amor Vie therapy