def get_requirements_from_file(requirements_file):
    """
    Get requirements from file.

    :param str req_file: Name of file to parse for requirements.
    :return: List of requirements
    :rtype: list(str)
    """
    requirements = []
    with open(requirements_file) as f:
        for line in f:
            line = line.strip()
            if line and not line.startswith(("#", "-e")):
                requirements.append(line)

    return requirements