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Message: <blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2694933" data-attributes="member: 372717">I'll read your thread with interest. Thanks for sharing.  Looks like it takes time for it to work?[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/farxiga[/URL]How long does Farxiga take to work? Farxiga starts working when you take your first dose. But it might take a few weeks for your blood sugar level to improve. It’s not known how long it takes for Farxiga to help lower the risk of complications from <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-failure" target="_blank">heart failure</a> or <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-disease" target="_blank">kidney disease</a>.I did some research on this when my T2 93 year old dad was offered it (mainly as a protection against heart attacks?). We decided against it because he both low carbs and drinks a lot of alcohol and we didn't think he would be willing to reduce his alcohol intake and drink water instead.)Good luck.</blockquote>

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