diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index c6038de..7bef837 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python
 
 from distutils.core import setup
-from pip.req import parse_requirements
+try: # for pip >= 10
+    from pip._internal.req import parse_requirements
+except ImportError: # for pip <= 9.0.3
+    from pip.req import parse_requirements
 
 install_reqs = parse_requirements('requirements.txt', session=False)
 reqs = [str(ir.req) for ir in install_reqs]