Police today said that "initial investigations" indicate that tablets similar to ecstasy may be involved after the 35-year-old's body was discovered.
It is believed he may have taken "Rockstar" or 5-IT tablets.
The man was found dead at a flat around
Police today said that "initial investigations" indicate that tablets similar to ecstasy may be involved after the 35-year-old's body was discovered.
It is believed he may have taken "Rockstar" or 5-IT tablets.
The man was found dead at a flat around 7.50pm on Sunday. The grim discovery was made in Newlands Drive, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire.
A post mortem is still to be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.
"Rockstar" is a yellow or bright red pill and some are star-shaped or have a star logo on them.
Victims have suffered breathing problems, a racing pulse, high temperatures and even seizures.
Last week, the Evening Times told how seven people were rushed to hospital after taking the tablets.
An 18-year-old male, who had been arrested, was freed from custody last week pending further investigation, the Crown Office said.
Strathclyde Police earlier issued a warning about the dangers of the substance that was known to be circulating in Lanarkshire.
Detectives said very little is known about the effects from these types of drug.
Superintendent Grahame Clarke, from Strathclyde Police's Safer Communities, said: "These substances are unreliable, unpredictable and potentially very dangerous.
"Users may believe that they have taken ecstasy, and it is very likely that they will suffer from a significant negative reaction.
"These pills are not covered by any form of quality control and this is supported by past forensic analysis.
"Users need to be aware of the dangers and understand the potentially devastating effect these tablets can have on their health."
Police are also warning people not to take 5-IT tablets, which have been linked to the deaths of 14 young men in Sweden, last year.
They are pink with a logo showing two cherries on one side and a half score on the other.
