New study indicates that metformin has the potential to prevent and treat preeclampsia

(Elsevier Health Sciences) An article published today in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that a commonly used drug for the treatment of diabetes, metformin, may have the potential to prevent and treat preeclampsia. Metformin has long been used to treat diabetes in both non-pregnant and pregnant patients, and is considered safe during pregnancy.