PANIC attacks and paranoia could be provoked by swallowing tablets lost in Kidderminster, police have warned.

Breathing and heart rates of anyone who has not been prescribed the methamphetamine tablets could cause the symptoms.

Fifty of the 30mg tablets were in a brown bottle lost in High Street or New Road last Thursday.

"If anyone takes these tablets they should contact their GP for advice," said a Kidderminster police spokesman. "Anyone finding them is asked to hand them in at a pharmacy or police station."

There could be particularly serious consequences for people with heart or blood pressure problems. Kidderminster police can be contacted on 08457 444888.